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Matshidiso is a half Jamaican half South African musician, born and raised in London.
A multi-disciplinary musician - classically trained pianist, sound artist, composer, arranger, producer, storyteller and singer-songwriter. Inspired by jazz, alternative music, hip-hop, world music and singer-songwriters of the 70′s, Matshidiso's eclectic fusion of styles adds up to a soulful sound that is uniquely hers.
In 2012 Matshidiso released her first EP Nursery Rhymes for Grown Folks taking children’s nursery rhymes and adapting them for adults, it stemmed from a desire to re-create for adults the same familiarity and comfort that nursery rhymes bring to children. She released a second EP in Spring of 2016 Fragile which showcases the vulnerability of an artist and her piano.
Further afield Matshidiso has collaborated with South African filmmakers to create music videos that not only highlight her music, but also seek to present Africa in a more nuanced and complex way. This has included a video shot in Johannesburg entitled Running.
Since her debut release Matshidiso has released 3 singles: Quiet Love, The Water and Running.
In addition to music Matshidiso has a podcast, Holding up the Ladder. Interviewing people from all around the world about their creative processes - the podcast serves to amplify ‘the Arts, creativity and those in creative practice’.
A multi-disciplinary musician - classically trained pianist, sound artist, composer, arranger, producer, storyteller and singer-songwriter. Inspired by jazz, alternative music, hip-hop, world music and singer-songwriters of the 70′s, Matshidiso's eclectic fusion of styles adds up to a soulful sound that is uniquely hers.
In 2012 Matshidiso released her first EP Nursery Rhymes for Grown Folks taking children’s nursery rhymes and adapting them for adults, it stemmed from a desire to re-create for adults the same familiarity and comfort that nursery rhymes bring to children. She released a second EP in Spring of 2016 Fragile which showcases the vulnerability of an artist and her piano.
Further afield Matshidiso has collaborated with South African filmmakers to create music videos that not only highlight her music, but also seek to present Africa in a more nuanced and complex way. This has included a video shot in Johannesburg entitled Running.
Since her debut release Matshidiso has released 3 singles: Quiet Love, The Water and Running.
In addition to music Matshidiso has a podcast, Holding up the Ladder. Interviewing people from all around the world about their creative processes - the podcast serves to amplify ‘the Arts, creativity and those in creative practice’.
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