Thursday 10 November 2011

BRINGING THE SOUL BACK WITH QUEEN_DEEVAH



Full Name& Surname: Dembe-Tshilidzi Thakhathi
Alias: Dee/ Queen_DeeVah
Date of Birth: 21st January 1993
Current Location: Vincent, East London- Eastern Cape
Musical Genre: Soul; R&B; Folk; Jazz; Hip Hop; Fusion
Occupation: Student

Born in Polokwane, of Venda origin and raised in Tshwane. I have always had a love and zeal for the arts as a whole. Since crèche- finger painting, singing nursery rhymes, writing naïve poetry and being creative in all spheres of life always served a greater purpose for me and came from the heart. Ever since, my passion strongly prevailed throughout my school career. I continue to further my painting, sculpture, graphics& design and pottery skills at Belgravia Art Centre. Many different characters, genres, styles and talents impacted and influenced my character. I am a singer, poet, rapper, writer, actress, model, artist and dancer. My main focus being music (singing) and poetry. Hence I’m so determined to study, experience, break through and transform the industry with my skills. As artists such as Picasso, Erykah Badu and Lebo Mashile continue to inspire me, a plethora of influences drive my desire to constantly establish myself as a creative, versatile and innovative individual. I formed and created ‘’The Golden Platform’’ Poetry and Culture society at Hudson was Head Reporter and Head of layout at my school’s magazine- ‘’Tentrabis’’, one of the XL Magazine poetry competition winners, wrote 2 articles for Pretoria News as their youngest intern, and 1 of which made the front cover of the weekend paper and I am currently working on a book of anthologies. I was a part of the school choir, chamber choir and a 5- Part vocal ensemble called ‘’5 of a Kind’’. I was also the jazz vocal ensemble leader at school which has performed alongside jazz legends- Kesivaan Naidoo and Kery Hiles. The ‘’Jazz Voies’’ have also performed at the 2010 National Grahamstown Jazz Festival in the Eastern Cape. I was the female lead for Hudson Park’s musical theatre production; ‘’West Side Story’’ 2010, also obtaining colours for drama. I record when I have the time and write and conceptualize all my music. Not only have I performed on big and celebrated stages; But I believe I have become an inspiration to all people that have embraced my talent. I love performing at all types of events, and make it a point that I attend open mics, lyrical ciphers and being a part of undiscovered showcases where I can be one with many others that share the same talents and dreams as I do. Next year I will be based in Byranston, Johannesburg and will be studying a BA Communications Management- Specializing in Creative Branding at Vega. In the near future I plan on expanding my career in the arts, acquiring my own band, releasing my book of anthologies and a soul/jazz inspired E.P, performing, touring, collaborating, getting my name out there and ultimately promoting who I am and what I’m about. I believe that my love and dreams for the arts should be shared with society and later in life, the world at large. To inform, awaken, reach out, empower, motivate and inspire.. Every soul that has a voice to be heard. Not just to add value to my immediate environment; but to multiply the exceptional legacies embroided by generations of artists and musicians.. This isn’t just a part of my life- It has become my life.



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