Elegant Symphony Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication...

Today's New artist (details) is Thandiswa Mazwai, hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa. I first found out about Thandiswa over at BBC Music. It was one of those scenarios where the album art (from her second studio album Ibokwe) caught my eye and I couldn't resist the urge to see what awaited on the other side.

Thandiswa's music is refreshing and therapeutic. Her vocals are phenomenal, and the musical arrangement soothes the soul. Her style is kind of a Funk/Pop with native African symmetry. The Zulu sound is delightful. I have no idea what she is singing about, but her vocal range is beautiful and makes it all worth while. I read somewhere that "it is not about understanding music, it is the emotional response", so just accept it for what it is.

I haven't been afforded the opportunity to listen to the enitre album, outside of samples. Some of her music is featured on websites such as YouTube and Myspace, so I have been able to get a feel for what she is about. Based on what I have heard, Thandiswa has my stamp of approval.