Nomfusi

Nomfusi is a singer whose music embraces both her South African heritage and the sounds of soul and Motown. She has become one of South Africa’s most sought-after performers, and there is nothing small about “the tiny songstress with the gigantic voice and tons of charm. Join Nomfusi for her PAC debut in Partridge Hall!

Nomfusi has given riveting performances across Europe and Canada at prestigious festivals such as WOMAD in England, performing with Angelique Kidjo at the Afrikadey Festival in Canada, and to an audience of more than 8000 at FMM Sines in Portugal, and Lugano Jazz Festival. Recently she opened for superstar Lionel Richie at Stimmen Festival in Loerrach, Germany. Nomfusi was chosen to portray the character of Miriam Makeba in “Long Walk To Freedom,” the film about the life of Nelson Mandela, Released in early 2014, it is, according to the Hollywood Reporter “the largest South African production ever mounted”.

“What a terrific young artist, her genuine concern for her community and beyond comes through SO strongly.” — Chris Blackwell, Island Records