Kyla-Rose Smith (born 10 September 1982) is a South African violinist, singer, and dancer, she performs with the Afropop musical ensemble Freshlyground, and with Kolo Novo Movie Band, a large ensemble that performs fusion music based on the music of Southeastern Europe.
She left Vuyani Dance Theatre in 2003 when she decided to join Freshlyground.
[1] Smith grew up in a suburb of Johannesburg[2] with her brother (Tymon) and sister (Sydelle).
[1][2] At the Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2011 held on 25 July in Johannesburg, Kyla-Rose Smith was among eight women honoured by the South African division of Glamour.
Glamour declared Smith and her bandmate Zolani Mahola "The Icons" of South African women in 2011.