In today’s popular music landscape the clouds loom heavily with people who can sing. It’s a rare and wonderful treat to hear a singer. A singer owns her instrument and utilizes it like a scalpel to slice away the callous of everyday life to reach your soul. Kholo Matsafu (AKAKALA) is such a singer. She’s been on the Korean music scene playing club venues and world festivals as a solo artist and part of the Low End Theory collective. Kala MC graciously gave KMK a few moments of her time to answer some questions about who she is and what she does.
Tell me about your craft. When did you first start singing? Do you write lyrics?
Ive been singing since conception.*chortles malevolently.
What inspires you as an artist?
Life an the stuff of it.
Has living in South Korea affected your creative process? What are the highs and lows of working in a foreign land as an artist?
How does your nationality and identity as a South African influence your work?
Well im a black girl. Who can sing. Like many other black girls who can sing. Being south african is just another statistic really.
What’s been your most fulfilling gig so far?
One of my first gigs with jpath, opening for goldie on a junglist night at mansion. I was 24 years old had no clue what i was doing and both goldie and jpath was so generous and encouraging and and inspiring that i oathed myself to be a superhumanrockstar^^
How can people discover your past work and what projects are you working on currently?
To be honest, i suck at social media- most of my stuff is live and impromptu. the best way to get a taste is if you come to a show. ive got a facebook page :KALA MC where i post all upcoming events. Im working in a website and have a soundcloud up with past mixes.
Finally, what would I find on your MP3 player?
Eegad!
