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NALEDI

Vocalist, Composer, Storyteller

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Origin: Johannesburg, South Africa

Genre: World, Jazz, Afro-Pop

Years Active: 2021- Present

Official website: ledimusiq.com

NALEDI is a South African-born, New York-based vocalist, composer, and teaching artist captivating audiences worldwide with spirited and deeply rooted musical encounters. Her artistry draws from the rich tapestry of the jazz tradition, interwoven with storytelling and the vibrant influences of her African heritage. Fluent in over 7 languages, NALEDI's performances transcend linguistic barriers, incorporating dance and spoken word to create a truly immersive experience.

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This young artist has graced the stages of iconic venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center, and recently toured as a featured artist with Hans Zimmer Live '24.

 

Leading a band of virtuosic young musicians from across the globe, she crafts original music and reimagines familiar songs, drawing inspiration from South African jazz icons like Miriam Makeba and the soulful sounds of Black American Music. Every performance is a sonic journey, a full-bodied exploration of musical landscapes.

Her highly anticipated debut EP "BATHO" was released in the summer of '24.

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“The music is devastatingly beautiful, and hauntingly immersive.”
- Okay Africa

"Listening to her music brings James Baldwin’s words in Giovanni’s Room to mind: “Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.”​
- Elizabeth Howard, Arts Fuse Magazine

“She changes the chemistry of a room”
- Jared Bowen, GBH, NPR

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"BATHO" out June 21st

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Contact:

comms@ledimusiq.com

+1 857 202-8143

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Website:

ledimusiq.com

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