Lorraine Klaasen

TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival

Lorraine Klaasen, the daughter of legendary South African Jazz singer Thandie Klaasen, is one of the few South African artists who have preserved the classic sound of ‘Township Music’, which continues to be the most distinctive sound to come out of South Africa.

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  •  June 28, 2024
     7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Born and raised in Soweto, and now based in London, Ontario, Lorraine has electrified audiences worldwide with her dynamic stage presence and showmanship.

Lorraine’s 2017 Juno Award nominated release ‘Nouvelle Journée’ showcases some of the musical styles that Lorraine had not yet recorded in her long musical career. On this album she sings in the Tsonga, Sotho, isiZulu and Xhosa languages of South Africa as well as English and French.

Tickets:

– Advance: $30.00 plus service fee via the Edmonton International Jazz Festival.

– At the Door (General public): $40.00 plus service fee.

– At the Door (EJFS Members): $35.00 plus service fee.

Doors open at 6:00 pm, music at 7:00 pm.

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Address:
11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6E 2M2

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