Shalom

Kagiso Kekana ( Shalom) is an Artist from South Africa.

Born in Soweto, bred in the Eastrand, buttered in Central Western Jabavu and currently being cheesed in Makhado Limpopo, her name is Kagiso Kekana. She could variously be described as a philanthropist, a songstress, songwriter, performer, storyteller or even a youth development leader however labels do not concern her. She personally is passionate about the Arts and is a supporter of young people who show an appetite for development.

Through her musical passion Kagiso continues to grace various performance stages with her velvety voice and plenitude of musical talent, slowly rising to make her mark not only on the South African musical scene but on the universal stage at large. She began her musical journey of over 15 years ago in high school as a soprano Choralist and continued her musical journey in community theatre, various art spaces & live events with a special focus on the Afro Soul, Jazz & Gospel genres. Her latest musical performance offering titled “Kwasukasukela” was presented at the Virtual “My Body My Space” – Public Arts Festival in January – February 2021. In 2020 she offered “My Internal Oppression” a musical theatre performance commissioned by the Virtual Vrystaat Arts Festival in partnership with the Pan African Telematic Art Project (PATAP), and in 2019 “Miss/Seen” was presented where she showcased her talent in a collaborative experimental live performance at the Vrystaat Arts Festival, which was nominated for the BlinkerAwards2019.
Furthermore she has participated in an Arts leadership tour to Ireland, Europe facilitated by Sibikwa Arts centre an award winning multi-discipline professional organisation in partnership with the Department of Arts & Culture SA & the European Union.

Her Artistic Statement
I’m a passionate advocate of the arts, more especially the art of performance, it allows me to express my unique creative self. Performance art unites people of innumerable cultures and religions through its indulgent in entertainment, laughter and the positive environment that cultivates therapy. The pieces I create connect people with their roots, their Creator and the universe whilst simultaneously exerting on addressing the social ills we face as a society.