Born in 1970 in Langa, Nondzondelelo Fancy Galada started singing a repertoire of mainly African choral music at the age of eleven with the Thembani Lower Primary School choir. In 1987 she joined Heshoo Beshoo, a traditional marimba, song and dance group, and soon became the group’s lead singer.
Following successful tours of Canada in 1991 and 1993, she went freelance in 1994, continuing to work with Heshoo Beshoo, but also with the Township pop outfit, Chisa, (not to be confused with Achisa) and Amampondo.
In 1996, as one half of the female Township pop duo, La Fancy, she released a debut album on Polygram (SA), called Jazino.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.