About Thakgalo Monawa
Artist Biography
In the artist’s words:
Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. While in primary, Thakgalo would perform at school concerts, school functions and competitions like Eisteddfod where he got an A++ for his singing.
What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Aaliyah, Aaliyah Elaine, Elements Sabrina Claudio, About Time These are described as his favourite albums. “These albums really hold a special place in my heart, the lyrical style and the sound just heals and these come from women who talk about love and pain, that really ties the knot”
Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “If you/I knew” If you/I knew became Thakgalo Monawa’s first R&B single to give him some exposure. He describes this as an open diary, the lead single to his debut R&B EP which he says is going to be a true depiction of who he is.
What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? “I feel like the most memorable moment in my career is receiving love from people outside my country, in fact, the whole continent. It really showed that I’m really being heard not only in SA, but outside too.”
Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? The only thing on Thakgalo’s bucket list is to release a body of work that people can relate to, a body of work where people can take something out of it.
Hometown
Bela-Bela, Bela-Bela, LP, South Africa
Genre
Pop
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