Thando continues her winning run with “Gag Order,” a stunning, soulful piece of social commentary. In this track the Zimbabwe-born and Melbourn-based Thando artist shares her unique perspectives on cultural assimilation and ostracism.
“I come in giving a nod to the current race relations in the media at the moment,” she explained. “It creates a powerful statement about how perceived ‘sameness’ (the result of assimilation) comes undone when it really matters, so what’s the point of doing it [assimilating] anyway?”
Listen out for a special guest appearance from local MC, Francoistunes.
“Gag Order” comes from Thando’s forthcoming EP Life in Colour, which is slated for an October release. That’s some time to wait, but before then we’ll see Thando at several festivals and her own headlining show. Catch her at the following events.
29 March 2019 – By The Meadow, Bambra
12 April 2019 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
21-22 April 2019 – Byron Bay Bluesfest, Byron Bay Byron Bay
26-28 April 2019 – Bendigo Autumn Music Festival, Bendigo
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