Maleh at Hugh's Jazz Club
Thu Aug 20, 18:00 - Thu Aug 20, 23:00
Hugh's Jazz Club
ABOUT
The Voice of Prayer. The Soul of Africa.
Maleh is one of Southern Africa's most captivating live vocalists—an artist whose voice does far more than entertain. It heals, unites, and transforms every space she performs in.
Celebrated for her extraordinary vocal ability and emotional honesty, Maleh has built a reputation as one of Africa's most authentic musical storytellers. Seamlessly weaving together Basotho musical traditions, jazz, Afro-soul and contemporary African music, she creates performances that are deeply rooted in heritage while speaking to audiences across cultures and generations.
Often described as a "soulful songbird," Maleh delivers concerts that become shared emotional experiences. Every performance is guided by authenticity, spirituality and connection, inviting audiences into a journey of reflection, celebration and hope.
DITHAPELO (PRAYERS) 2026 A Career-Defining Chapter
In 2026, Maleh entered the most significant creative chapter of her career with the release of Dithapelo (Prayers)—an Afro-gospel inspired body of work born from a deeply personal season of reflection, healing and spiritual renewal. The project has already surpassed 600,000 streams by mid-2026, demonstrating both its commercial reach and profound emotional resonance. More than an album, Dithapelo has become the foundation for an unforgettable live experience. Its songs explore universal themes of faith, identity, resilience and restoration, allowing audiences from every background to connect with music that feels both deeply personal and universally human. Rather than simply performing songs, Maleh creates moments of collective reflection—transforming concert halls and festival stages into spaces of joy, healing and celebration.
THE LIVE EXPERIENCE
Maleh possesses a rare ability to command both intimate theatres and major festival stages with equal impact. Her performances move effortlessly between moments of quiet vulnerability and soaring celebration, taking audiences on an emotional journey that feels cinematic, spiritual and unforgettable.
Whether accompanied by an intimate ensemble or a full live band, her performances are distinguished by:
- World-class live vocals
- Rich African musical storytelling
- Genuine emotional connection
- Powerful audience engagement
- A celebration of African identity and spirituality
- Her concerts leave audiences feeling uplifted, inspired and deeply connected—not only to the music, but to one another.
AN AWARD-WINNING AFRICAN VOICE
Maleh's artistic excellence has been recognised throughout her career with numerous industry accolades, including:
- South African Music Award (SAMA) – Best African Adult Album
- Nominations for Basadi in Music Awards 2026
- Multiple additional industry nominations and honours
- Her remarkable career has also seen her share stages with internationally acclaimed artists including:
- Tamia, Angie Stone, Kerri Hilson, Oliver Mtukudzi and Vusi Mahlasela
- These collaborations reflect the calibre of an artist whose voice comfortably belongs alongside some of the continent's and the world's most respected performers.
WHY MALEH STANDS OUT
- An award-winning African vocalist with exceptional live performance credentials.
- A distinctive sound blending Basotho heritage, Afro-soul/pop, and contemporary African music.
- A concert experience built around healing, hope and human connection.
- An artist whose performances resonate across cultural and international audiences.
- A powerful female African headliner equally suited to festival main stages, theatres and curated sunset performances.
- A globally exportable artist representing the richness of contemporary African music.
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