THNDO

The Australian music scene is no stranger to Thndo(fka Thando). The widely loved, Zimbabwean-born First Lady of Soul and R&B has commanded massive crowds at festivals including Bluesfest, WOMADelaide, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Groovin the Moo, and Woodford Folk Festival, among many others. Her sold-out shows at Chapel Off Chapel have stunned audiences into standing ovations, with rave reviews following in their wake. Every performance is a statement — a triumph of powerful lyricism, rich-range vocals, and smooth backing instrumentation — propelling the wheel of live music forward, show by show. Thndo’s previous releases, Digital Love Letters and Life in Colour, weave stories of strength, openness, and conflict alongside themes of love, empowerment, and sensuality. Her creativity is marked by an unabashed honesty and charm. In 2025, she returns with her album Lessons in Love, exploring a renewed connection to both the stage and the creative process. The album features previously released singles Fall, 4EVA, Along the Way, and Forward, all of which have received strong airplay across Australia. Any die-hard music fan can resonate with Thndo’s mastery of song structure, as she draws on elements of TLC, Queen, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and more — keeping audiences captivated well beyond the encore.