CAREER IN MUSIC
Lira learns from past for future success
The Afro-pop superstar struggled at first to find her voice in a highly competitive field — but her first break changed everything, writes Edward Tsumele
Afro-pop superstar Lira says one of the roles that musicians must play is to bring people together. She shared the stage last weekend at the Reconciliation Festival with Afro-soul vocalists Zonke and Zahara, and multi-award winning group Micasa, among others. "Music remains a platform to address social situations," she says. "The festival showcased a mix of various cultures and, by its nature, music brings people together," Lira says. "The most important thing is that people need to be the change they want to see." She started her professional career as a musician in 2002 when she was signed to 999 Music. She struggled initially to find not only her voice, but also space in a competitive field — and only succeeded in doing so after the company gave her her vital first break. "I am very grateful for the experience I gained at 999 Music. I had to learn from the challenges. I faced them. That was my university, I spent two years at 999 Music and learnt everything I needed to know about...
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