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“I’d describe myself as an experimental artist I guess. I don’t like boxing myself in or following any formula, so whatever comes out, it’s organically put together based on what I’m experimenting with” she says.

When creative forces combine, a doorway of magic drops open. We’re all witnesses to beauty and in the spirit of what talent comes out of South Africa we had a chat with the Jo’burg-born vocalist about her touring, American culture and spending time in nature.

Interview by David Plenderleith

What defines you?

The notion of creative fearlessness /pushing the envelope could be a close enough definition.

I’ve been blessed enough to collaborate, explore and express myself as an artist over the years which has added layers to my delivery as an artist ,so I wouldn’t say there is a specific thing that defines me as an artist.

What have you been drawing?

I try not to pl