Bisho born vocalist Siya Koyo began singing in church at a tender age where she joined an accapella trio from church where she was singing tenor. She then later joined another group at church, Vocal Blend and that’s when her talent blossomed. She grew vocally and musically with the group then later they released 2 albums; the first Ngoban’ aba came out in 2005 and Gam’ elihle in 2009. She toured the country with Vocal Blend hosting concerts.
Siya Koyo stepped out of her comfort zone and explored other genres. She later started working with well-known local and national artists as part of the projects as a backing vocalist with artists such as Vusi Nova, Nathi Mankayi, Phutuma Tiso, Amanda Black, Dumza Maswana, Nomfundo Xaluva, Siya Mdebele, Lubabalo Luzipho, Sizwe Yaze, Nosisi Mavela, Lefa Mosea too name but a few. She has been invited work with the Nelson Mandela Bay Jazz Divas; she has also worked with Bulelani Koyo, Bongani Tulwana, Asanda Mqiki, Ntlantla Swana, legendary musicians and producers Lawrence Matshiza & Sizwe Zako.
Siya Koyo has been performed on many stages & festivals such as the Music Concert Buyel’ ekhaya Festival, National Arts Festival, Ebubeleni Annual Festival & the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival.
Koyo will be singing at The Barn Theatre, PE Opera House on 3 March 2019 from 17h00. Admission is R70.00 (R50.00 Pensioners) – limited seating be sure to be early
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