Lusinda Rolisisu, known on stage as Queen Sinda, is a powerhouse vocalist and dynamic performer making waves in Jazz, Gospel, Pop, and Musical Theatre. With her soulful voice and effortless genre-blending, she’s capturing the hearts of audiences across South Africa—and beyond.

Hailing from Langa, Cape Town, Queen Sinda’s musical journey began in the community-rooted Langa Choral ensemble. Her vocal talent soon elevated her to soloist roles with the Western Cape Police Choir (POLMUSCA) in 2008 and the PetroSA Choir in the 2010 Old Mutual competitions. In 2017, she joined the prestigious Africa Voices Trust, later winning a recording deal through the Cape Town Gospel Auditions and releasing her debut album Ungithwalile under Gobz Nogwaja Productions. She also featured in the original cast recording of the acclaimed musical Calling Me Home.

Watch: Queen Sinda’s Journey with Beyond Busking

This exclusive video captures Queen Sinda’s inspiring transformation through the Beyond Busking Project—from a nervous auditionee to a confident, expressive singer-songwriter.

Through the program, Queen Sinda received hands-on training in:

Songwriting

Vocal technique and performance

Guitar fundamentals

Musical arrangement

Studio production

Reflecting on her journey, Queen Sinda shares the joy of writing her first original song and picking up a guitar for the very first time. Her mentors, Abigail Petersen and Jonny Blundell, praised her radiant energy, bold voice, and natural gift for storytelling through song.

What’s Next for Queen Sinda?

Save the Date:
30 August 2025 – Queen Sinda returns to Gugasthebe, Langa with the second edition of Music Experience with Queen Sinda & Friends, following the sold-out success of last year’s event.

New Single Alert – “Uthando Nguwe”
Dropped on  Friday, 9 May 2025, Queen Sinda’s soulful new single Uthando Nguwe is a heartfelt celebration of love, resilience, and feminine strength. The track features:

Queen Sinda – Lead & backing vocals

Thami Baba, Jonny Blundell, and Francesca Biancoli – Backing Vocals

Kevin Gibson – Drums

Nick Williams – Bass

Blake Hellaby – Keyboards

Jonny Blundell – Guitars

Production Team:

Engineered by Andrew Rawbone Viljoen

Mixed & mastered by Vicente Espi

Produced by Jonny Blundell

Recorded at Digital Forest Studio & Rootspring Studios

STREAM the song here → https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/que…

Follow Queen Sinda:
Instagram & Facebook: @lusindarolisisu
TikTok: @queensinda

Acknowledgements

CTAF extends heartfelt gratitude to the mentors and facilitators who helped shape Queen Sinda’s journey:

Clive Ridgeway – Songwriting

Abigail Petersen – Vocal Coaching

Bradley Prince – Guitar Mentorship

Lynne Holmes – Programme Director

Fatima Dike – Personal Development

Jonny Blundell – Musical Arrangement & Production

About the Beyond Busking Project

The Beyond Busking Project 2024/2025 is a transformative initiative of the Cape Town Arts Festival, in collaboration with the Ariva Arts Foundation, and proudly funded by:

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC)

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

The Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP5)

The project is dedicated to nurturing emerging talent, building creative capacity, and providing real platforms for artistic expression and economic growth.

Video by: Nur Felix Film Production