PROFILE: Titi Luzipo, Jazz Musician.

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Born into a musically gifted family, her late grandfather, CB Qwesha was a musical genius and classical music composer. His greatest work – Ndisindise O Jehova, Save me Oh Thou Jehova became one of the world’s greatest hymns.

Titi has become a household name in the afro soul circles of the country. After completing her matric in Port Elizabeth, she moved to Cape Town where she studied for a BMus in Jazz Performance at the University of Cape Town (South African Music College); as well as a course in Performing Arts at the University of the Western Cape to further her understanding and love of music.

She has shared the stage and worked closely with local and international music stars including Somi, George Benson, Caiphus Semenya, Gloria Bosman, Judith Sephuma, Thandiswa Mazwai, Sibongile Khumalo, Siphokazi and many others. Titi is the current music director for Simphiwe Dana and music supervisor for the reality pan African tv series – Old Mutual’s Amazing Voices.
17 Nov 2022 7AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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