She started her career as a jazz musician and even sang with musical great Bra Hugh Masekela.
But Putuma Tiso has changed direction and become an award-winning gospel artist.
She won in the best female gospel artists category at the Ingoma Awards in 2016 and at the Crown Gospel Awards in 2017 for the same category.
Putuma, who lives in Joburg, said the process of changing genres was not easy.
“Not many artists survive the process of a career move in this industry.
“It can end up being hit or miss, based on how the industry and critics respond to the new you,” she said.
“It worked for people like Rebecca Malope, Zonke Dikana and Swazi Dlamini, who switched genres and rose to become respected entertainers.”
Putuma said although she has become a gospel sensation, she still loved jazz.
“I have always danced to jazz music but growing up, my family loved going to church. This made me decide to spread the word of God through music.”
Putuma said she released her first jazz album in 2010, which was titled Putuma Tiso.
She said she enjoyed being a jazz artist but she realised she needed to share her hope and faith in God.
“People are entertained by all kinds of types of music but with gospel, artists are winning souls for God.”
Putuma said when people listened to gospel music, it restored their faith.
“My time as a jazz artist brought me a lot of opportunities.
“I collaborated with artists I admired growing up and I travelled to many countries with artists like Bra Hugh.”
Putuma said she recently released her first live DVD, called Back to the Journey of Grace.