Goapele performing in SA - Nov 27

The first time I heard Goapele's voice I became an instant fan and not to say her looks didn't help either.

For those who appreciate soul music you'll be glad to hear that the sultry Goapele will be in the country next month.


From the promoters who brought you Canibus and Dwele, now UPE presents Goapele live November 27 @ Bassline , Newtown -South Africa and Cape town coming soon.

Goapele's South African father was an exiled political activist who struggled against the Apartheid System. He met her New York-born Israeli Jewish mother who had been attending protests since the age of 12, and the couple married while in Nairobi, Kenya. Both of her parents inspired Goapele to become very involved in community affairs at a young age. She attended the Berkeley (California) Arts Magnet School, where she led a pre-teen peer-support group. She also became involved in various groups and organizations that combated racism and sexism. Today, her music often highlights the need for political and socio-economic change. She says she has been influenced by many including Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Portishead, Miriam Makeba, Prince, Sade, Caiphus Semenya, Zulu Spears, and Hugh Masekela.


As usual every time we tell you that there is an international act coming to the country we always remind you why you like them and why we like love them.




Source: studio83

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