Lizz Kalo

I am @lizz_kalo

Born of Congolese descent in South Africa, Lizz Kalo grew up in the east of Johannesburg, Kempton Park. Her family's exposure to different places and culture introduced her to varieties of sounds across Africa and even the world from a very young age. She familiarized herself with genres like Jazz, Reggae, Soul and Hip hop music. Artists that spoke to her and inspired her were inclusive but not limited to Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Brenda Fassie, Fela Kuti, Tshala Muana and many more.

Lizz released her first official solo EP titled "Ties"on the 29th September 2017. Ties is a Neo-Soul/Alternative RnB EP collective of 6 songs. The EP briefly touches on topics like domestic violence, falling out of love, falling in love, fuelled insecurities, the destructive nature of people, self love, acceptance and even freedom to be one's self to an extend.