Dee Lee Dube Interview on Kofifi FM 97.2

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Dee Lee Dube became the first British winner and recipient of the Sassy Award at the 5th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition including Best international collaboration at the 2021 Mzantsi Jazz Awards.

Raised around an eclectic range of music, she picked up the violin at Four years old, had her own band at 14. performed around London’s vibrant live music scene.

She is the daughter to a Zimbabwean fashion designer and famed South African jazz pianist and musician, Jabu Nkosi.

And she grew up in East Dulwich, Southeast London.

She is referred to as Jazz Royalty and she joined us to talk about her brand new offering.
A collaboration between herself and the Juan Galiardo Trio, a project that is coming soon.

We have included the music (just for your listening pleasure).
31 Jul 2022 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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