HER presents Simphiwe Dana

Divas in Concert x Untitled Basement presents

Simphiwe Dana

Live at the Basement — an intimate evening of song

Sunday 2 August | Doors: 17h00 | Performance: 19h00 | Untitled Basement, 7 Reserve St, Braamfontein | Quicket: R700 | Door: R750

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There is something extraordinary about an intimate performance. The music has room to breathe. Every note carries. Every silence means something. There is no distance between the artist and the audience, only a shared moment, unfolding together.

This August, Untitled Basement is honored to welcome one of South Africa's most celebrated voices, Simphiwe Dana, for a special intimate performance. Accompanied by two remarkable musicians, Simphiwe invites audiences into an evening where songs are free to evolve, stories reveal themselves naturally, and improvisation opens unexpected paths. Together, they create a performance that moves effortlessly between the familiar and the unknown, allowing each piece to unfold exactly as it was meant to.

For more than two decades, Simphiwe Dana has remained one of the defining voices of South African music. Her extraordinary storytelling, unmistakable vocal presence, and fearless artistic vision have secured her place in the country's musical canon. She is, in many ways, a North Star of South African song — a guiding voice whose work continues to inspire generations of musicians and audiences alike.

Few artists possess the ability to command a room with such honesty, grace, and emotional depth. Whether performing timeless favorites or reimagining beloved works in the moment, Simphiwe reminds us why live music remains one of our most profound shared experiences. More than a concert, this is an invitation to gather, to slow down, to listen deeply, to feel — and to experience the quiet magic that only live music can offer.

This performance also marks a significant milestone for Untitled Basement. Since opening our doors, our ambition has been to create an intimate home for South Africa's pioneering voices — to preserve their artistry, celebrate their legacy, and create unforgettable moments for a new generation of listeners.

Join us as we celebrate Women's Month with one of the most important artists of our time.

ABOUT HER: DIVAS IN CONCERT

HER is Divas in Concert x Untitled Basement's Women's Month live music series, bringing together legendary and emerging South African women artists across nine shows running throughout the month of August. This is the second season of the series, following its debut run in March 2026.

At its core, HER exists to give South African women in music a stage built specifically to hold them — pairing established names with rising voices, and treating each show as both a celebration and a document of the women shaping the country's musical history in real time.

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