Biography
Sindiswa Tshomela
Hailing from the legendary streets of New Brighton, Sindiswa Tshomela is a seasoned singer-songwriter whose musical identity is a bridge between deep African roots and a sophisticated global sound. Her journey began on Gratten Street, where she was immersed in the soulful world of jazz through her Uncle Dan’s vinyl collection, finding early inspiration in the timeless echoes of Winston Mankunku Ngozi’s Lakutshon’ilanga.
A powerful and emotive vocalist, Sindiswa has spent years honing her craft and sharing stages with respected artists across the South African music scene. While she has composed an extensive catalogue of original work over the years, her current focus is on bringing these unrecorded gems to life. Through the ECLIVES platform, Sindiswa is ready to share her authentic storytelling and rich musical heritage with the world, proving that her sound is as timeless as the legends who inspired her.
Eli Li ZiziKazi ngu Ma Dlamini
Lead a team short selling childrens books for no pay. Spent high school summers merchandising wieners in Miami, FL. Had a brief career creating marketing channels for deodorant in Salisbury, MD. Spent 2001-2004 supervising the production of tar in Minneapolis, MN. Crossed the country creating marketing channels for fatback in the UK. Practiced in the art of lecturing about etch-a-sketches in Atlantic City, NJ.
Spent college summers testing the market for carnival rides in Prescott, AZ. Earned praised for my work getting my feet wet with pond scum in the government sector. Have a strong interest in implementing cabbage in Jacksonville, FL. Crossed the country building accordians for the government. Spent college summers implementing toy soldiers in Edison, NJ. Have a strong interest in researching toy elephants in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
