WOMEN OF THE SAMAs

By Sivu Nobongoza

This year’s SAMA awards will prove to be pretty testing for the ladies and
aspiring Divas especially in the Best Female Solo Artist category. As across the board and dynamic as these nominees are, the judges are going to have to be open-minded as hell to pick a winner that the mass market are fond off. After years of Zoidism, Karen Zoid is no longer a young girl anymore and the distinguished rocker she has become is still able to muster up courageous well-produced records that keep growing a relentless following.

She’s a good songwriter and singer and the SAMA’s have recognized that before, so this time might not be any different unless Super sassy KB is up for the No.1 spot, which I no doubt think she is. KB’s “My Rhythm” hasn’t aroused a lot of talk, but the ears that it has touched only have inspiring things to say about it. On the day, we’ve grown to know that the SAMA committee could pop up a suspect decision which isn’t always a matter of bad judgment, more than favouritism for something they’re obviously use to and safe.

But don’t make the error of assuming that Louise Carver, Tasha Baxter and Zonke are going to roll over for these veteran’s high notes. Although Zonke is a
newcomer and less googleable than the rest of the girls, her passion and hunger
for music has catapulted her to meet with the best of the Best Female Solo
Artists in the country. Tasha Baxter’s progressive sound and creative flow could
prove to charm something why aren’t completely familiar with here in S.A, but something that s definitely necessary in music.

But who knows, this is a tidy ship of graceful and strikingly glamorous girls competing for the top spot. Will it be he people or the judges decision which matters in this category? No telling who it will be, but the essence of the femme touch is at a bay here. Tell us who you think will WIN the Best Female Solo Artist and why and we might just hook with a fly Encore T-shirt.

Best Female Artist
Karen Zoid – Postmodern World
Kb – My Rhythm
Louise Carver – Saved by the Moonlight
Tasha Baxter – Colour of Me
Zonke – Life, love N Music

Best Group
Freshlyground – Macheri
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Ilembe
Malaika – Sekunjalo
Seether – Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces
Soul Brothers – Amacala