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Lorraine Klaasen
Roots Music / Other / Soul

An exploration of cultural diversity.



Montreal, Canada
South Africa

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Last Login:  12/17/2009
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Member Since9/3/2008
Band Websitewww.lorraineklaasen.com
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InfluencesDorothy Masuka, Mahotella Queens, Dolly Rathebe, Miriam Makeba, Busi Mhlongo and Tandie Klaasen
Sounds Like
Africa Calling
Africa Calling
CD / 2008

Buy Lorraine Klaasen's CD "Africa Calling" online at the following locations:

Record LabelJustin Time Records
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
South African Ambassador Residence Mexico City
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Concert au bout du monde - Maison de la culture Ahuntsic Montreal, Quebec
Mar 17 2010 8:00P
Oscar Peterson Hall Montreal, Quebec

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   About Lorraine Klaasen
Lorraine Klaasen, is a South African Mbaqanga (Township music) singer who carries the tradition started by some of South Africa's musical giants including Dorothy Masuka, Miriam Makeba, Dolly Rathebe, Mahotella Queens and of course Lorraine's own mother Thandie Klaasen. Lorraine Klaasen has been a fixture on the Montreal, Canada music scene for over two decades. Her latest album "Africa Calling" on Justin Time Records demonstrates the power of an unmistakeable voice of singer who belongs in a league of her own. From the township guitar driven and brain twisting basslines on "Jabulani" to the trance inducing "Imbizo", Lorraine Klaasen shows range that a handiful of artist possess.

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Tamtam

Tamtam



Dec 20 2009 10:17 AM


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Tamtam

Tamtam



Dec 19 2009 10:10 PM

Thank U, much love 4 u
 

BAJIK NGELEKA

BAJIK NGELEKA



Nov 7 2009 10:53 PM

Bonne journée et heureuse semaine.
Sincères amitiés!



 

Kamela

Kamela Brenda



Nov 7 2009 8:06 PM

THANKS FOR ADDING ME .....Looking forward talking with you ASAP :)

Kamela

Kamela Brenda



Nov 7 2009 7:51 PM

THANKS FOR ADDING ME .....Looking forward talking with you ASAP :)

Tokoloshe Men

Tokoloshe Men



Nov 7 2009 7:03 PM

Tokoloshe Men - Album Out Soon!

Thank you very very much for your friendship
rosengalerie

Petra Woldeghiorghis



Oct 31 2009 12:25 AM


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LE REVE AFRICAIN

LE REVE AFRICAIN



Oct 19 2009 6:45 PM

Hello !

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At present are open the competition of SOUTHERN AFRICAN MUSIC (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa), From 15 till 31 October 2009.


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LE REVE AFRICAIN

LE REVE AFRICAIN



Oct 15 2009 5:54 PM

Thanks have accepted our invitation !

We opened on our page the AFRO PEPITES SHOW : The 1st competition researcher of Africans pepites ( Photos, Paint, Videos, sculpture, musics, modes, hairstyles..). Fast come to discover what an AFRO PEPITE on our site...

We really hope to receive your participation, From October 15 for the competition dedicated to the music of Southern Africa ;o)

Come to vote for our finalists in the music competition of WESTERN Africa, from 12 till 22 October, on the blog : http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=228693288&blogId=513921186
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Lou Demontis

Lou Demontis



Sep 29 2009 3:58 PM

Bonjour et merci pour l'ajout dans tes friends.
Je t'invite à venir écouter mon nouvel album sur ma page !



A bientôt !
Lou


Mike Dollins & The Cruize Brothers

Mike Dollins & The Cruize Brothers



Sep 11 2009 11:45 PM

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$$HOMEY$$

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Sep 6 2009 12:57 PM


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Ba-jabula

Ba-jabula



Sep 2 2009 3:42 PM

Thanks for the add!

Ba-jabula
yousy barabara,I AM LOOKING FOR A RECORD COMPANY

yousy barabara,I AM LOOKING FOR A RECORD COMPANY



Sep 2 2009 3:29 PM

ad me to yours friendshi lorraine , you are de the best honey, i like you so much, i dint call you cause i have so manny thing to do this summer, my first festival carnaval latino , go see www.carnaval-latino-rigaud.com  i would like to book you in  for  2010  if possible , and i want to recorder something togather if you wanna to ...call me any time 514-501-8317 ,  sorry for all the meastake that i made ... bigggg hug and kises , your friend barbara ruiz
this is  somes pictures from my festival http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=103048&id=555063223#/album.php?aid=103040&id=555063223

video from my revue:

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this one pictures from my revue la fiesta cubana ...this is my groupe
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Fan Club Officiel de Marc-André Fortin

Fan Club Officiel de Marc-André Fortin



Aug 28 2009 4:13 PM

« Un Tableau Signé Marc-André Fortin »
Le grand gagnant de Star Académie 2005, vous présente
un spectacle des plus chaleureux...
 
Une mise en scène originale!
C'est vous le public, qui choisissez le déroulement du spectacle!!!
 
Marc-André vous interprète des chansons qui l'ont influencé tout au
long de sa carrière ainsi que les succès de ses deux albums,
parfois en s'accompagnant au piano!  Piano voix... Wow!!!
D'autres belles surprises vous attendent! Le numéro "Party de famille"
absolument hilarant, le medley "Coup de coeur de Jean-Pierre Ferland"
inoubliable!!! 
 
Présentations: 
Auditorium d'Alma - 25 septembre
La maison de la culture à Rivière-du-loup - 23 octobre
Centre d'art La Chapelle à Vanier - 24 octobre
Centre d'Art de Richmond - 28 novembre

WEYAH

WEYAH



Aug 24 2009 10:15 PM

Hi from Paris,
Best wishes to you Dear Lorraine
Keep the musical feeling up !

WEYAH
M A M Y K Ô

M A M Y K Ô



Aug 17 2009 4:55 PM

THANKS FOR ADD...GOOD MUSIC...
 
     ... M A M Y K Ô ... 

MONTRÉAL QUÉBEC CANADA
LURA

LURA



Jul 21 2009 1:12 PM

Hey there! Here is the new Lura’s video:

Quebrod nem Djosa - LURA


You can also buy her music following this link:
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Francis Ndoumbe

Francis Ndoumbe



Jul 21 2009 3:03 AM

Hello Lorraine,

Thank you for your friendship
all the best

francis
NEW SIN - new single out now!!!

NEW SIN  - new single out now!!!



Jul 20 2009 10:27 AM

Hi Lorraine! Thanks for the add & friendship. "Africa Calling" sounds great! Stay blessed, NEW SIN
here and now

here and now



Jul 20 2009 9:12 AM

†Minister Lee

†Minister Lee



Jun 22 2009 9:26 AM




your love is like music to my ears...
the soundtrack of my life
...you are so adored here.
~{DreAmGiRl}~

Ms. Niki



Jun 18 2009 4:41 PM



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Buddy and Tina Wright

Buddy and Tina Wright



Jun 9 2009 2:24 PM

Thanks for the add!

Your Friends, Buddy and Tina
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†Minister Lee

†Minister Lee



Jun 9 2009 7:27 AM

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