It’s all systems go for multiple award-winning singer Lira, who kicks off her Captured Tour in Johannesburg this weekend. The tour will see her travelling to six cities around the country,where she’ll be putting on a show like no other.

Each stop of the tour will be recorded as part of her forthcoming DVD, due out next year. Chatting to DStv.com, the Phakade singer said she was excited to get on the road.
 
“The first DVD was just one night for one show. Now I’m taking that concept and moving it around the country, which is a first for me.”

In addition to her capturing some of the behind the scenes action in what goes into putting on a show like this, the star says there’s an opportunity for her fans to share their experiences with her and others too. “I wanted to give them a platform for them to experience themselves at shows and for us to capture the whole experience, not just from my perspective as an artist, but also from a fan’s perspective.”

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Interview with the lovely Lira by JasonVonBerg
Once this tour is done, the Channel O Music Video Award nominee will be heading back to America, where she’ll be releasing her album to that market. In pursuit of music’s biggest accolade, the Grammy, the star explains how she plans on doing that, “We’re taking it one step at a time. We’re just going over to make waves and to catch as much attention and to be remembered.”

While cracking it in the biggest music market in the world is somewhat daunting, the Feel Good singer said she is up for the challenge, “My team and I are ready. I always say yes the journey is difficult, but the scenery, the experience is why you go on your journey. It’s beautiful and it’s worth it. Sometimes the destination isn’t everything, the journey’s incredible.”
 
This weekend she’ll be performing alongside breakout star Zahara at Maponya Mall in Soweto. A portion of the mall is named after her, something she said is one of the biggest honours she has received to date. You can catch her performing there on Sunday.

For more information visit www.misslira.com and to get your hands on Lira’s music, go to www.omusic.com.
 
Lira's Captured Tour dates:

9 October – The Boardwalk  Festive Lawn Area (PE)
22 October- Durban ICC (KZN)
26 October- Grand West Casino (CT)
29 October- Sun City (North West).
6 November- Free State National Botanical Gardens (Bloemfontein).
 
On the 29th of October, Lira will be recording her Sun City performance for the live DVD due out next year.

Be sure to visit www.misslira.com or Computicket to get your tickets for this not-to-be missed gig.