Vocalist | Composer | Storyteller
Vocalist | Songwriter | Storyteller
Origin: Johannesburg, South Africa
Based: New York City, USA
Years Active: 2021- Present
Official website: ledimusiq.com
A genre-bending vocalist and composer with a foundation in soulful jazz and vibrant African rhythms, NALEDI is a South African-born, New York-based artist captivating audiences worldwide with her uniquely multilingual artistry. Performing in over 7 languages, her multi-award-nominated work transcends linguistic boundaries through performances that interweave compelling storytelling with the energy of dance and spoken word.
Having graced iconic stages from Jazz at Lincoln Center to Carnegie Hall and recently toured with Hans Zimmer Live '24, this dynamic artist leads a virtuosic international band, crafting original music and reimagining familiar songs inspired by South African legends like Miriam Makeba and the heart of Black American Music, while also exploring the rich textures of folk and the infectious energy of Afro-pop.
Her debut EP "BATHO" (Summer '24) offers a deeply immersive sonic journey, where ancient echoes meet contemporary expression.
“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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South African vocalist NALEDI is releasing her debut EP, titled "Batho" on June 21st, exploring themes of self-discovery and embracing one's purpose.
Naledi Masilo on Finding And Preserving her Voice as the only African student at her Conservatory.
NALEDI talks about her upcoming South Africa tour and the release of her debut EP.
NALEDI discusses her recently released debut "Batho" and her journeying away from home.
