Jazz/ R&B vocalist, Natalie Rungan
Biography of Natalie Rungan
As a little girl, Jazz/ R&B vocalist, Natalie Rungan unearthed her life’s dream while singing hymns in church. The Durban born singer/song-writer, who is a firm believer in prayer and hard work, penned and produced her long awaited debut album, ‘Love is…’ in 2008 with SAMA award-winner, Ernie Smith. ‘Love is…’ , which was four years in the making, is a Contemporary Jazz homage to the purity and realities of love.
“My music expresses my thoughts and ideas about the many truths and faces of what I believe love and life to be. I wanted people to see me through the windows of my songs,” she says.
Rungan’s new album, ‘Natalie-This is Me’, has brought out a dichotomy of sounds which express the many influences on this singer-song writer. It has proven to be a journey that embraces both Jazz and Pop cultures. The album is produced by bass ‘extraordinaire’, Victor Masondo who has brought together an array of talented musicians, including a live string section.
Two collaborations on this album have been most rewarding for Natalie. One, with world-renowned American saxophonist Gerald Albright and the other with South African Kwaito star, Mandoza.
About the experience of working with Natalie, Albright says: “Natalie Rungan is a dynamic vocalist, writer, and recording artist. It was a pleasure to be a part of her new project, as it is a direct reflection of what this fine artist is all about. Her talents soar in eloquent fashion throughout the project, making it very clear that her vocal acrobatics are truly on point. I see a very bright future for Natalie, and it would be an honor to continue to work with her in the near future. From South Africa to the entire globe! Congratulations, Natalie!”
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