Maleh (artist)

'''Malehlokoa Mary "Maleh" Hlalele''' (born 1984) is a [[Lesotho]]-born, Lesotho–[[South Africa]]n singer, songwriter and composer known for her soulful [[Afro-soul]] and [[Afro-fusion]] sound. Her music is a blend of [[Basotho]] traditional folk, Afro-beat, jazz and [[Western]] popular music styles of the 80s and 90s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mashilo |first=Noko |title=Maleh was born to sing! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/news/entertainment/maleh-was-born-to-sing-20151204 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref>

'''Malehlokoa Mary "Maleh" Hlalele''' (born 1984) is a [[Lesotho]]-born, Lesotho–[[South Africa]]n singer, songwriter and composer known for her soulful [[Afro-soul]] and [[Afro-fusion]] sound. Her music is a blend of [[Basotho]] traditional folk, Afro-beat, jazz and [[Western]] popular music styles of the 80s and 90s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mashilo |first=Noko |title=Maleh was born to sing! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/news/entertainment/maleh-was-born-to-sing-20151204 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref>

{{Infobox musical artist

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Maleh

| name = Maleh

| image = Maleh (artist).jpg

| background = solo_singer

| background = solo_singer

| birth_name = Malehlokoa Mary Hlalele

| birth_name = Malehlokoa Mary Hlalele

| birth_date = {{Birth year and age| 1984}}

| birth_date = {{Birth year and age| 1984}}

| birth_place = [[Maseru]], [[Lesotho]]

| origin = Lesotho

| birth_place = [[Maseru]], [[Lesotho]]

| origin = Lesotho

| genre = [[Afro-fusion]], Afro soul, [[jazz]]

| genre = [[Afro-fusion]], Afro soul, [[jazz]]

| occupation = Singer, songwriter, composer

| occupation = Singer, songwriter, composer

| instrument = Vocals

| instrument = Vocals

| years_active = 2003-present

| years_active = 2003-present

| label = Pslms Productions

| label = Pslms Productions

| associated_acts = Khaya,Mafikizolo

| associated_acts = Khaya,Mafikizolo

}}

}}

Her music career started in 2003 when she was in high school as part of the Afro pop band Khaya.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Mshengu |first=Bonakele |title=Maleh reflects on 20 years in music and shares her dream collabs |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/exclusive/maleh-reflects-on-20-years-in-music-and-shares-her-dream-collabs-20240816 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathobela |first=Phuti |title=The struggle that silenced Maleh's music! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/singer-and-songwriter-malehloka-hlalele-celebrates-21-years-in-the-music-industry-20240510 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref>

Her music career started in 2003 when she was in high school as part of the Afro pop band Khaya.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Mshengu |first=Bonakele |title=Maleh reflects on 20 years in music and shares her dream collabs |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/exclusive/maleh-reflects-on-20-years-in-music-and-shares-her-dream-collabs-20240816 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathobela |first=Phuti |title=The struggle that silenced Maleh's music! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/singer-and-songwriter-malehloka-hlalele-celebrates-21-years-in-the-music-industry-20240510 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref>