Musician Dictionary

Simphiwe Dana

South African singer and composer (born 1980)

DescriptionSouth African singer and composer (born 1980)
Source: Wikidata
Born1980-01-23
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceButterworth Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaSouth Africa
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryZA
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipSouth Africa
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger composer actor musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
AwardsSouth African Music Award for Album of the Year South African Music Award for Female Artist of the Year
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Dana S Dana S. Dana Simhiwe Dana

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Identifiers

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