Shishani
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- The Netherlands
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About the service
Shishani means ‘crown’ in one of Namibia's native languages. She is an exceptional talent whose music transcends genres and cultures. Shishani is a vocalist, guitarist and songwriter loved for her soothing and powerful voice; a voice that shoots straight to the heart.
During her career, Shishani has received multiple awards and nominations and has toured internationally. Her roots are Namibian and Belgian, but she grew up mainly in the Netherlands. Through her work, these w…
Shishani means ‘crown’ in one of Namibia's native languages. She is an exceptional talent whose music transcends genres and cultures. Shishani is a vocalist, guitarist and songwriter loved for her soothing and powerful voice; a voice that shoots straight to the heart.
During her career, Shishani has received multiple awards and nominations and has toured internationally. Her roots are Namibian and Belgian, but she grew up mainly in the Netherlands. Through her work, these worlds come together. Her vocal sound has both a mystical lightness and the power to pierce the soul with the spirit of an activist that runs though her lyrics.
She has performed internationally at Glastonbury Festival (UK), Afrika Festival Wurzburg (Germany), Amsterdam Roots Festival, Lake of Stars (Malawi) and various countries including France, Czech Republic, Poland, Ireland, Greece, Italy, India, Morocco, Moldova, Latvia, South Korea, China, Jordan, Kenya, South Africa, and her home countries, Netherlands, Belgium and Namibia.
Shishani is founder, producer, lead vocalist and songwriter of Miss Catharsis (2019), a unique all-female group centralizing women of colour. She is co-founder, lead vocalist and composer of Namibian Tales (2015) an acoustic quartet delving into the musical heritage of Namibia. With Namibian Tales, Shishani led a unique international project with UNESCO and the Museums Association of Namibia on safeguarding cultural heritage through archiving and producing new music in collaboration with San communities in Namibia. This project toured internationally.
Shishani is also co-founder, lead singer and songwriter Shakuar, a group combining live electronica with traditional instruments and enchanting voices, exploring artistic and spiritual expressions. She regularly works with the Bodek Janke jazz trio in the project ‘SONG’ as lead vocalist.
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Frequently asked questions
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Are you open to perform anywhere in the Netherlands?
Yes we are. Traveling cost is € 0,21 per km. -
Are you open to perform anywhere outside the Netherlands?
Yes! traveling must be arranged by the event organiser. -
Do you arrange your own equipments?
It’s possible. Depending on the type of event, location and number of audience member. The rental price will be discussed based on the equipment & technical work required. -
Do you have any requirements for the space?
No, we are flexible. Discuss with us for possibilities. -
Any extra equipments / stage / etc they need to provide for you to be able to perform?
Basis requirement: PA system, mic, DI Box & monitor.
