Talk:Tsidii Le Loka

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File:Tsidii Le Loka Lupindo Sings @ podcampnyc2 on Vimeo.jpg
A user has disputed the accuracy of this image on the irc help channel; they say it's someone doing a presentation about Tsidii Le Loka, not Tsidii herself. I've removed the image for the moment, but if anyone is able to help verify whether the image is her or not that would be very helpful. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! (talk) 16:19, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

THE FOLLOWING IS THE UPDATED TEXT : }} Tsidii Le Loka actress, vocalist, actress, producer, director and consultant (originally from South Africa and The Kingdom of Lesotho.
 * Name               = Tsidii Le Loka
 * Img_capt           = Tsidii Le Loka
 * Instrument         = Voice
 * Genre              = World/Soul/Latin/Pop/Rock/Spiritual
 * Occupation         = Vocalist/Composer /Speaker / Writer / Producer / Director
 * Label              = Birdwalk International
 * Associated_acts    = various including The Lion King and Riverdance on Broadway
 * Notable_instruments = Voice.

Stage work
Prior to coming to the United States, The Star Newspaper named Tsidii, at the age of 18, one of the most promising artists in South Africa. Her concert career performances, festivals, international tours, and recordings include a roster of world-class stars such as Sting, Elton John, Madonna, Harry Belafonte, Miriam Makeba, Dionne Warwick, Youssou N'Dour, Roberta Flack, Max Roach and especially Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Tsidii collaborated and performed as a guest star in various productions including "Riverdance" on Broadway, in which she shared the stage with Irish star Brian Kennedy; and in "Canciones Antes una Guerra / Songs Before the War" (Maria Pages' Flamenco Company ) which toured Spain and Italy and won best show of the Seville Bi-Centinial Flamenco Festival (XIII Bienal De Flamenco de Sevilla). With the invitation of her now-deceased mentor Anneline Malebo (former lead singer of "South Africa's Supremes", the female trio JOY), Tsidii started her career as a member of the newly formed top South African Trio named "Shadiii" with Anneline Malebo and Faith Kekana..

Tsidii is a Tony Award Nominee and the winner of several top industry awards including Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, EW Award, and the Drama League Award for Outstanding Performance in a Musical (for originating the role of "Rafiki") in The Lion King on Broadway. Tsidii was the only lead performer in The Lion King On Broadway to be also involved in the creative process of the musical. Her composition, "Rafiki Mourns", is included in the Grammy Award-winning album of The Lion King On Broadway. She has also been awarded the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement in Musical Theatre from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters - the first woman of Southern African origin to be honored with this award. Tsidii won the highest number of top industry awards than any performer in the musical (The Lion King); and was the only lead performer in the original cast born in Africa in what critic Frank Langford calls “one of the most impressive debut in Broadway history”.

Other work
Tsidii's film and TV credits includes lead roles in two Stephen King made-for-television movies, Rose Red and The Diary Of Ellen Rimbauer (Stephen King and Ridley Pearson), and Law And Order. Her television special "Caught In The Act" on WGBY won the Iris Award for best local program. She has also done endorsements for JOHNSON AND JOHNSON in South Africa. The television special Tsidii Le Loka In Concert aired on TBS and was re-aired several times by popular demand. She was the only performer invited to perform at Dr Nelson Mandela's first International Press Conference in Johannesburg after his release from prison. Tsidii holds two degrees: a BA in Economics and a BA in Music (both Magna Cum Laude / honors from The University Of Massachusetts, Amherst).

Family history
On her maternal side Tsidii is a South African Princess and a descendant of the 19th century Amahlubi Leader, Chief Langalibalele.

Albums

 * Here's To The Night , original CD(featuring Tsidii)
 * The Lion King On Broadway, original cast(featuring Tsidii, Heather Headley, Jason Raize, Sam Wright and company)
 * Yusef Lateef, Heart Vision (featuring Tsidii and Neenna Freelon)
 * Bob Beldon, When Doves Cry (featuring Tsidii, Casandra Wilson, Fareed Haque and others)
 * Riverdance On Broadway (featuring Tsidii, Brian Kennedy and Riverdance company)
 * Tsidii Le Loka, Here's To The Night (featuring Tsidii)
 * Shadiii, Livin It Up (featuring Tsidii, Anneline Malebo, Faith Kekana)
 * Shadiii, Last Chance (featuring Tsidii, Anneline Malebo, Faith Kekana)