AWARD WINNING SINGER AND SONGWRITER MSAKI FINDS PEACE ALONG THE WEST COAST
Songstress Msaki reminds us of the importance of disconnecting.
Along a coastline of jagged cliffs lies Paternoster, one of the oldest fishing villages of the West Coast. Filled with rich history and incredible beauty it was the perfect place for one our countries’ most sincere songwriters Msaki to hit pause and allow us insight into her world.
Born in East London, Asanda Lusaseni Mvana known professionally as Msaki, Is also a singer, composer and curator of awesome things.
“Music is definitely a gift in my family. My grandfather was a composer. My father had the gift passed down to him but didn’t have the time or the privilege to pursue it – he became a clerk at 17 and then a teacher and then studied law so became a lawyer. I somehow, because I admire my father, became a lawyer and just ignored the fact that I’m actually an artist. When I came to reckon with that reality, I moved from law to studying fine art, visual art, graphic design and went through this whole journey and just saying yes to my creativity led me to music,” shares Asanda.
Having worked with the likes of Tresor, Sun El Musician and Diplo, it’s through partnering with others that some of her greatest hits have been born.
“I really love collaborating – it’s one of my passions and I”m intentional about it. My goal when collaborating is to highlight what makes that person unique. A lot of people that I collaborate with land up becoming my friends and family…”
She’s a storyteller who immerses herself into her world. Drawing from experiences to create sonic escapes that allow the rest of us to enjoy music that brings out a zest for life.
With so much to do and see here, Msaki seized the opportunity to do it the fast way with an WOW eBike tour. She also enjoyed a tactile session at Stone Fish Studio where she got to play with clay and made a slip clay bowl.
The creative songstress reflected on how this time back in the fishing town provided the perfect opportunity to unwind, invest in her wellbeing and reflect on her purpose. She couldn’t be at a better place to do it – immersed in the beauty of the setting sun.
