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Shishani
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Participations

6
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14
Song Writer
1
Guitarist
Bio
Born in Windhoek, Shishani Vranckx, popularly known as Shishani (which means 'crown'), is a Namibian singer, songwriter, guitarist, activist, and musicologist. She co-founded the acoustic quartet The Namibian Tales in 2015, as a way to honor Namibian musical heritage, and Miss Catharsis, an all female band, in 2019. Shishani's songs touch on human rights and the environment.
Discography
EPs2
Jan Douwe Kroeske presents: 2 Meter Sessions #1812
Jan Douwe Kroeske presents: 2 Meter Sessions #18122022 • EPTracks: 5
Miss Catharsis
Miss Catharsis2022 • EPTracks: 5
Singles4
Minority
Minority2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Belong To You
Belong To You2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Try
Try2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Clean Country
Clean Country2012 • SingleTracks: 1
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