Date: Sun Jun 22 3:00pm
Ticket Price: Free Admission

Lorraine Klaasen – Vocals
Sebastian Andre Whiteman – Bass
Assane Seck – Guitar
Moïse Yawo Matey – Percussion/Congas
NOEL MPIAZA BALU – Drums

Lorraine Klaasen, the daughter of legendary South African Jazz singer Thandie Klaasen, is one of the few South African artists who have preserved the classic sound of Township Music, which continues to be the most distinctive sound to come out of South Africa. Born and raised in Soweto, Lorraine has electrified audiences worldwide with her dynamic stage presence and showmanship. Lorraine was influenced by South Africa's musical giants of the 1950's and 1960's, such as Miriam Makeba (who was a close friend of Lorraine and Thandie) as well as Dolly Rathebe, Dorothy Masuka, Sophie Mgcina and Busi Mhlongo who frequented her mother's home.

Her latest CD, released in September 2012, A Tribute To Miriam Makeba is a fitting acknowledgment to the legendary songstress, who remains the most important female vocalist to emerge out of South Africa. Hailed as the Empress of African Song and Mama Africa, she helped bring African music to a global audience in the '60s. In a fitting homage, Lorraine and her band do Auntie Miriam justice with energetic and heartfelt renditions of South African classic and traditional folk songs, including those that Miriam Makeba brought to the masses like Pata Pata, The Click Song and Jolinkomo, as well as Lorraine's own compositions inspired by the lady herself.