About
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Thapelo Lekoane is an extraordinary talent from Johannesburg, known for her soul-stirring performances and heartfelt songwriting. You can listen to her debut album, Tapestry, Right Here.
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She acquired her Bachelor of Music degree at Wits University. In addition to being a performing artist, she is a music director, vocal arranger, production co-ordinator and voice-over artist. She’s worked on events such as the SA Music Awards, the 2014 Presidential Inauguration, the Metro FM awards, Glo Caf soccer awards and other broadcast and non- broadcast shows, locally and internationally. Many of her industry experiences were cultivated under the mentorship of James Bassingthwaighte during her tenure at Thatch Music.
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Thapelo was a finalist on the first season of The Voice South Africa. She’s worked with local and international artists such Loyiso Bala, Karen Zoid, Lira, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Oliver Mtukudzi, P Square, Flavour and many others.
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With a passion for touching hearts and uplifting spirits, and in partnership with esteemed pianist and composer, Llewellyn George, Thapelo Lekoane co-wrote, recorded and released her first body of work that offers a unique and captivating blend of soul and folk music. A kind of music they believed will have a lasting impact on audiences.
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So, whether it's a conference, gala, awards ceremony, or any corporate event, Thapelo Lekoane brings an enchanting presence and a gift for connecting with audiences. She understands the power of music in creating an unforgettable experience, and her performances effortlessly engage listeners, leaving them inspired and moved.
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MEDIA COVERAGE:
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SABC 3 EXPRESSO SHOW
GETTING TO KNOW THAPELO LEKOANE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgXnHwcTsk4
IOL - SATURDAY STAR NEWAPAPER
MUSICIAN THAPELO LEKOANE DREAMS OF FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ALEX TOWNSHIP GREATS
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ALL ABOUT JAZZ - TAPESTRY ALBUM REVIEW - BY LUCY JACOBS
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/tapestry-thapelo-lekoane-thapelo-lekoane
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NEWS24 - DRUM MAGAZINE
WHY THAPELO LEKOANE INSISTS ON MAKING TIMELESS MUSIC
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SABC 2 MORNING LIVE
THAPELO LEKOANE ON HER ALBUM TITLED TAPESTRY - https://bit.ly/3oawnxL
eTV THE MORNING SHOW
THAPELO LEKOANE’S TAPESTRY
POWER FM
HANGING OUT WITH SINGER-SONGWRITER THAPELO LEKOANE- https://bit.ly/3ocds5Y
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KC RADIO 107.7 FM
THAPELO LEKOANE IKHAYA RELEASE ON THE DRIVE SHOW - https://echocast.fabrik.fm/KxwRnzpZnLKr4Z.
HELLENIC RADIO INTERVIEW
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SOUTH AFRICA TODAY
THAPELO LEKOANE RELEASES HER ALBUM TAPESTRY - https://bit.ly/3s1Fn9F
SIBIZI NEWS
SA SINGER THAPELO LEKOANE ON THE RELEASE, TAPESTRY. - https://bit.ly/3u86MJO
CLIFFCENTRAL
KELLMAN INTERVIEW
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CLIFFCENTRAL
THAPELO LEKOANE ON THE OPEN BOOK
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Eph 2:10 | Phil 1:6