Posts tagged Lorraine Klaasen

South African born songstress Lorraine Klaasen will be performing in Montreal for the first time in a few years when she will surely thrill, audiences on May 21, at the Women On The Rise Fundraising Gala at The Hampton Inn in Dorval. Moving to London, Ontario about five years ago from Montreal, she didn’t anticipate not seeing her loved ones for a minute because of this virus called Covid 19. Asked about her relocation, she replied: “Aaah well, Ontario yeah! I was living in Montreal for the longest time (40 years) and then sometimes things happen and you need a …

For four decades, Lorraine Klaasen has been lighting up stages around the world with her exhilarating performances of African songs and dance. For most of that four decades the Soweto-born South African has made Montreal her home and built a massive following in this city as well as around the world. Lorraine has been living in London, Ontario for the past few years with her husband but it’s more than a cliché to say that her heart is in Montreal. That’s why the Juno award-winner has chosen this city to put on a special show to mark her 40th anniversary …