Goapele | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Goapele Mohlabane[1] |
Born | July 11, 1977 |
Origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
Genres | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Skyblaze (2001–2009, 2011, 2017-present) Hieroglyphics Imperium (2001) Columbia (2002–2006) Decon (2009–2011) Jordan House/Primary Wave Music (2014–present) |
Website | Goapele.com |
Goapele Mohlabane[1][2] (/ˈɡwɑːpəleɪ/ GWAH-pə-lay; born July 11, 1977) is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. Her name means to move forward in Setswana, a Southern African language.[3]