Asanda Mqiki is an award-winning vocalist and composer who has wowed audiences from Sweden to Australia, and all around South Africa.
She has become a highly respected voice, with her signature musical style that brings together soul, jazz, R&B and even a touch of kwaito.
She has performed at festivals across South Africa including the Joy of Jazz, International Jazz Day at Alliance Françoise and on multiple occasions at the National Arts Festival. She was the only African artist selected to perform at the inaugural LoveBusk online festival, organised out of Australia and has twice been invited and performed at the Gothenberg Culture Festival in Sweden. She has also successfully toured to Mozambique, performing at the CCFM and other venues to standing ovations.
Asanda has won multiple awards for her live performance and released her first album, Nobakithi, in 2018, to rave reviews. In 2023, she featured on the soundtrack for Shaka iLembe, along with artists such as Mbuso Khoza, Vusi Nova and Ishmeal.
Contact information
Company: Asanda Mqiki / Art Viva Management
Contact: Nikki Froneman
Position: Manager
Address: 22 Bournemouth Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
Country: South Africa
Mobile: (084) 226-6556
Email: nikki@artvivamanagement.com
Website: https://www.artevivamanagement.com/asanda-mqiki
Production Information
Title of Piece: The Gold Experience
Artform: Music
Age Suitability: All Ages
Use of Text: Medium
Language: English
Key Personnel
Vocalist & Lead: Asanda Mqiki
Drums: Thoba Goba
Piano: Mthokozisi Mabuza
Bass: Elviro Vrolik
Sax: Karobo Motloung
Touring Information
Scale of Show: Medium
Appropriate Setting: Indoor / Outdoor
Running Time: 60 – 90 minutes
Number of Performers on Stage: 5
No of People on Tour: 6
Touring Availability
Suitable for Rural Touring: Yes
Outreach and Educational Work: Yes, can do workshops
