After five years since her last studio album release, Zonke is set to release her sixth album Embo which celebrates a return to her origins and the rich experiences of the '70s and 80- a time when bands ruled and music was live, with fans and musicians feeding off one of the golden ages of music.

Setting a solid foundation for her upcoming national tour, Embo, to be released on 24 March, meaning origins, emphasises that the singer, with the no-compromise approach to her music and carving her path with soul at its centre, resulting in a body of work that aims to be part of her fans DNA.

"It's been a long journey creating Embo. Returning to my origins was a long process that had its roots during the Covid lockdown. That was when I began writing and vetting material for Embo. I couldn't just write and throw songs out there. I knew that if I was going back and was to reflect on my musical origins honestly, I had to capture the essence of the 70s and 80s- the time of real music."

"Embo emphasises that I am returning to my roots in live music and 'ancient instruments'. Nobody uses live drums, live basses, or live guitars anymore. Most people use backtracks, but everything about my performance is 100% live. I will always look back for inspiration," says Zonke.

In this episode of UWFM Podcast, she chats to us about her career and new album