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Zahara

Zahara is the stage name of Bulelwa Mkutukana, a South African singer who grew up in the Eastern Cape. Her grandmother's gospel singing was an early...

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Zahara, the South African singer from the Eastern Cape

Her debut album 'Loliwe' went platinum in a month, and she blends Xhosa traditions with folk and Afro-pop.

If you're new to Zahara, start with 'Loliwe' for the hit that launched her, then try 'Merichane' to hear how she stretches her sound. Both songs frame what she does pretty well.

Zahara's music carries the weight of her grandmother's gospel influence and the textures of her Xhosa roots. A song like 'Del Invierno' shows how she folds those traditions into something that feels both personal and expansive. She's also used her voice to talk openly about mental health, which adds a layer of honesty to her work.

She started singing in church and at school events, then broke through with 'Loliwe' in 2011. Since then, she's put out five albums, from 'The Beginning' to 'Nqaba Yam', and navigated things like the plagiarism case around a Miriam Makeba song in 2013.

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Zahara is the stage name of Bulelwa Mkutukana, a South African singer who grew up in the Eastern Cape. Her grandmother's gospel singing was an early influence, and she started performing at church and school events. In 2011, her debut album 'Loliwe' went platinum within a month, with the title track becoming a hit.

She has released five studio albums, including 'Loliwe,' 'The Beginning,' 'Country Girl,' 'Mgodi,' and 'Nqaba Yam.' Her songs like 'Del Invierno,' 'Merichane,' and 'Piscinas En Verano' show her range, blending traditional Xhosa elements with folk and Afro-pop. She performs as a solo artist but is often backed by a band.

In 2013, she faced plagiarism accusations related to a Miriam Makeba song, which were settled out of court. She has also spoken publicly about dealing with depression and anxiety, using her platform to discuss mental health.

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