US R&B star Karyn White to perform in Cape Town and PretoriaGrammy-nominated R&B star Karyn White will be serenading Mzansi with two shows later this month. Here's everything you need to know.
by Naledi de Wee
20-08-2022 19:59
in Music
Karyn White will be performing in Mzansi on 26 and 28 August. Image via Facebook: Karyn White
Two-time Grammy nominee Karyn White is set to touch down in South Africa for performances at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Friday 26 August and at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Sunday 28 August. White is best known for her singles Superwoman, I'd Rather Be Alone, The Way You Love Me and Secret Rendezvous.
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This performance marks the R&B/Soul star's first performance in Mzansi since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WHO IS KARYN WHITE? Los Angeles-born singer Karyn White rose to fame following the release of her self-titled debut album in 1988. The album achieved platinum status in the United States and also scored her two Grammy nominations. White also became the first female artist to have three tracks from her debut album hit number one on the R&B charts.
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Since then, White has released three more albums and collaborated with the likes of Mary J Blige, Monica, Johnny Gill and many more.
The 56-year-old's most recent album, Carpe Diem, was released in 2012 after a 17-year hiatus.
WATCH THE SUPERWOMAN' MUSIC VIDEO HERE
KARYN WHITE COMES TO SOUTH AFRICA To round off Women's Month in Mzansi, Karyn White is set to perform in Cape Town on 26 August and in Pretoria on 28 August.
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Award-winning musos Sjava and the Jaziel Brothers will be opening for Karyn White at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 28 August. DJs Ismail Abrahams, Msisi Shemba, Tbose Mokwele, David Mashabela and DJ Young will all be hitting the decks.
Ahead of the performance, White shared a throwback video clip on 12 August of her previous performance in Johannesburg.
TAKE A LOOK
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-- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Tickets for Karyn White's show at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on 26 August starting from R350 each.
Tickets for her show at Time Square in Pretoria start from R350 each.
Cape Town tickets are available here
Pretoria tickets are available here
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US R&B star Karyn White to perform in Cape Town and PretoriaGrammy-nominated R&B star Karyn White will be serenading Mzansi with two shows later this month. Here's everything you need to know. 
