SIMPHIWE DANA UNWINDS AT THE SANDCASTLE LUXURY VILLA

Singer and songwriter Simphiwe Dana takes time to reflect and unwind at The Sandcastle Luxury Villa on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast.

If you’re looking for a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city then the Sandcastle Luxury Villa is the perfect escape.  

Located on a private game reserve on the untouched stretch between Gqeberha and East London, guests are treated to the sights of our country’s most prominent game animals including zebras, giraffes, antelope and other small mammals.

The 275 hectares estate is encompassed by 2 kilometers of largely untouched beachfront and encourages time to reflect while exploring the reserve and beach front or sitting quietly in nature.

For adventure seekers, Sandcastle offers a length of outdoor activities including kayaking, which Eastern Cape born and raised songstress, Simphiwe Dana, was fortunate enough to get a taste of.

Coming from a religious background with a preacher as a father, Simphiwe’s early years were spent in the church where she was exposed to music in both choral and gospel forms. 

This exposure and hearing her mother sing truly awakened a passion for music which encouraged her to pursue an international career in music. 

After signing a record deal with Gallo Records, Simphiwe released her debut album ‘Zandisile’ in 2004. The album gained both local and international recognition. Since then, she has been making waves in the music industry.

Her latest album ‘Bamako’ co-produced with Malian legend Salif Keita was released during a momentous time in her life.

Battling to create work for her band members during lockdown, this global jazz icon identifies strongly with the realities faced by rural women.

This week, Simphiwe got to visit a local project that is helping the rural women along the Keiskamma River in the Eastern Cape.

For over 20 years, the Keiskamma Art Project has contributed to the local community along

The purpose of the project was to restore hope and dignity to people with very few resources, living at the precipice of change. 

Today, the project provides vital livelihoods through dignified work, while communicating through art, the reality of rural lives affected by both poverty and history. 

Truly an inspirational time spent along the coastline. Here’s to those who will follow where Simphiwe has led.

Find out more about the project and how you can get involved at https://keiskammaartproject.org

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