The Covid-19 coronavirus has taken a massive toll on the global music industry. Many artists have announced that they will be delaying the release of their upcoming records – and it’s proven to be true in the local landscape as well.
Simphiwe Dana is the latest musician to delay the release of her new album ‘Bamako’ due to the virus. In a recent interview, Simphiwe revealed that she didn’t want to rob her fans of the experience that comes with the live performances she would have done – despite the fact that there will be financial repercussions by doing so. “It has been very frustrating to have to push back the release again, especially because the album should have been released last year already.