Ive worked with Silly Walks from (Hamburg), Germany. You don't have to be like, "ah ya, I'm not sure which". You're still very young - did you ever dream of touring the world in that age? Family (1) Spouse So it's gonna get there, it's gonna get there. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [18] The men were sentenced to life in prison. Is Nkulee Dube married, Boyfriend, Friendzoned or what.. Who is your favourite designer/who dresses Nkulee? koningskind. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. She told me I belonged not at the back, but in the Light. What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist I think I'm comfortable and confident in front of people now, so I released an album (laughs). Every Thursday night, it is always packed. (On stage with Gentleman), that was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. and they didnt know how to get hold of me. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? So they do inspire me as an artiste. In Prisoner, the South African artist makes the genre his own by applying themes of apartheid and internal displacement. 'Photo-interview with sounds' produced by Classical Reggae Interviews. We met, hit it off, and they offered me the riddim and wanted to be part of my first album. If you were not into music, what would you be doing? Which countries in Africa have you performed in? Im blessed to have had like the most amazing musicians on this album. Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. Quite some German producers have their riddims on heavy rotation in Jamaica, but South Africa is a different matter, I suppose. But we all have one God. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Every Thursday night, it is always packed. Nkulee Dube. 07/30/2022 Nkulee Dube, I-Fire Reggae Jam 2022. [13] In the song and music video, he is found disturbing the bounds of the genre by highlighting the toils of his own homeland. I would love to, definitely. So we do the same way in our church. I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? His album Trinity was the first release on Tabu Records after Motown's acquisition of the label. He dubbed On the other side, his daughter Nkulee resorted to acting and is currently one of the most celebrated South African actors. Comment and follow me for more interesting articles. My brother TK is busy with his own album, so well be trying to make our schedules fit. [2][3] On the evening of 18 October 2007, Dube was murdered in the Johannesburg suburb of Rosettenville by hijackers who allegedly did not recognise him and assumed he was a Nigerian. Mathosa heard Dube singing and invited her onstage one night. It has a lot of support in terms of music. He left behind two children, a boy and a girl, both who are musicians. South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. For all Performance, Interview and Business Enquiries, contact Mr. Mark Miller / Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com +33 6 42 50 87 93 How can I remember anything? He died on October 18, 2007 in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa. Thats how South Africa works. Luv the Way Nkulee Dube. But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. I recorded it in a day. Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera But a show-show was once. (Sings) "She's a friend/" I forgot it man, what's the song? Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. lol.. Well, I think artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, and Miriam Makeba would be great to work with. News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. Her father was one of reggaes most successful legends ever - Lucky Dube. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. He was born in the month of August, 1964 and passed away in October, 2017. Nkulee Dube I love Your Music, am keen on following what you release always. They probably inherited the passion for music from him and that is a blessing. Silly Walks I met in Germany on the first occasion of my being invited to the Afrika Fest. Tributo Reggae A The Beatles Vol.2 . My manager Mark Miller has worked on worldwide touring activities for 40 years now. November 10, 2011. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. At what age Bob Marley died? TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) MP3 Download Advertisements TNK MusiQ dropped yet another awesome hit track to entertain his fans. Thats the music I grew up with. Discover Nkulee Dube's latest songs, popular songs, trending songs all on Boomplay. Especially like a stage presence and how they perform and how I would love to get to that level. My downside is achieving all of that without Mum, who passed away last summer. At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee Dube. The other one is not really a show. Nkulee slides and sings between her songs as if she was born on stage. But that's what phones are for. [8], Dube continued to release commercially successful albums. Well I am so happy to know that they all doing very well thanks to God. We are talking with several people about the possibility of marketing the designs soon too. Yes, there are a lot of different situations. He was a very, very strict father, like he didnt want things that didnt really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. The reggae scene in South Africa seems to be pretty small. I design all my own clothing and jewelry. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Few people outside of South Africa know about Shembe. Despite being from South Africa, Lucky Dube's death had an effect on the whole continent of Africa and the world at large because of his talent in reggae music. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. Rastars never dies. But the other songs, I listen to the beats and try to create something from the beats. After Lucky was shot dead, three individuals were arrested and after being found guilty thrown behind bars for the rest of their lives. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. Nkulee Dube's career started at age 16 in dance. In as much as they have done this, the authorities have always made an effort of bringing them to book. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? Nkulee Dube. She is one to watch and could easily fill the shoes of the greatest South African performers, such as Brenda Fassie, Lebo Mathosa and of course her beloved dad Lucky Dube. You did a collaboration with NC Dread on a single Look to You which was a banger, but I kept thinking to myself, what an unlikely pair, did not expect that combo? From his albums? Dube catalyzed roots reggae's appearance as a popular form of protest song. As a guest artist and backing vocalist, Nkulee has been part of her late fathers performing band and Nkulee has performed at major festivals in Australia, Holland, Papua New Guinea, French Guyana, Suriname, the South Pacific, Australasia, Africa, the USA, and across all of Europe. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. So I think it took a lot of years for me to be comfortable and be confident with my voice on stage or in front of people. Keen to suppress anti-apartheid activism, the apartheid regime banned the album in 1985, because of its critical lyrics, for instance in the song "War and Crime". Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says "I'm still proud of you. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. It's called Luv The Way, it's one of my favorite songs. Stay blessed, know that I am one thy souls following thee. In a 1999 interview, he described his grandmother as "his greatest love" who "multiplied many things to bring up this responsible individual that I am today. No. One friend asked me to let him listen to the rythym which I accepted, I told them about this reggae Icon, the best song I always listened to is Different Colors, my friends loved this song and secretly loved it and to my surprise when I returned to Uganda, they sent me a T-Shirt with the Words different colors, one people together with a joine flag of Uganda and Poland. This year we took it up a notch and did arun of shows across America. She glides and slides with ease in between her songs as she traverses between ragga and ethno-soul as if she was born on stage. What Lucky Dube's music did was "[present] a praxis of cross-culturality and visionary possibility"[23] that the diaspora at large tends to erase. I was just surrounded by great musicians. So that's something that was always playing in the house. Lucky Philip Dube was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. By Amanancy (self media writer) | 2 years ago. So its kind of a different scene for them. People ask me a lot of funny questions like are you married Nkulee, or Is that your real hair? If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform And from the very first show in California at the beginning of June too. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. The record sold poorly around 4000 units in comparison to the 30,000 units his mbaqanga records would sell. South Africas highly promising next reggae star on her music, touring life, the rich musical heritage of her native and, yes, some memories of her father. [11], In 1996, he released a compilation album, Serious Reggae Business, which led to him being named the "Best Selling African Recording Artist" at the World Music Awards and the "International Artist of the Year" at the Ghana Music Awards. And how many people can you say have achieved that? So, in her eyes, Im an angel . By Enter_News (self media writer) | 7 months ago. "I'm an obsessed fan of Tanya Stephens. (Sings) "Shembe is the way" Ya, Shembe is the way for me. Releases. My sister's wedding was Magical :-) May Jah Bless & keep Ur Union intact As Jah & ur Ancestors wanted. On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. Nkulee Dube is very conscious of her place in reggae and the importance of living up to her famous name. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Check out these photos of Lucky Dube's wife, Zanele Mdluli; Here are photos of Nkulee Dube, Lucky Dube's daughter; Here are photos of Thokozani Dube, Lucky Dube's son; Dube's children now represent him on Earth. Now 75, she deserves her flowers more than ever. No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ragga in one song as this 33-year old singer- songwriter, as Nkulee Dube has done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. Sincerely I feel so blessed to know about Nkulee, please lift the flag higher. Nkulee Dube was born to the family of a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father, Lucky Dube. [2] In 1995, he earned a worldwide recording contract with Motown. So they get there, and it is always packed. Nuff respect. So they can just completely express themselves through music. Something Nkulee Dube & The Robotiks. It can be, but I would love to. Other than Lucky Dube, pretty much all we heard of are Ras Dumisani and Black Dillinger Well, with reggae in South Africa South Africa has its own type of traditional sound. This was particularly due to the nature of Reggae and Dub being a platform for expression of displacement from the homeland. [2] Dube toured internationally, sharing stages with artists such as Sinad O'Connor, Peter Gabriel, and Sting. Nkulee Dube a versatile artist, a great performer, songwriter and a businesswoman has managed to package all these qualities in a kind and sensitive spirit that she is. [9] He appeared at the 1991 Reggae Sunsplash (uniquely that year, was invited back on stage for a 25-minute-long encore) and the 2005 Live 8 event in Johannesburg. Nkulee Dube Concert Setlist at Africa Festival Wrzburg 2022 on May 29, 2022 | setlist.fm You are here: setlist.fm > Artists > N > Nkulee Dube > May 29, 2022 Setlist May 29 2022 Nkulee Dube Setlist at Talavera Mainwiesen, Wrzburg, Germany Edit setlist Setlist Sorry, there are no songs in this setlist yet, but . Considering the talent she is gifted with one can easily say music is in her blood. Big Up on your World Tour. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? But ya, I pulled it off. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says Im still proud of you. South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ragga in one song as this 33-year old singer- songwriter, as Nkulee Dube has done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. As one of the first artists to bring African reggae to the mainstream, Dube bridged cultural gaps within the African diaspora. Is the reggae crowd there "racially" mixed? Drawing inspiration from Jimmy Cliff[9] and Peter Tosh,[7] he felt the socio-political messages associated with Jamaican reggae were relevant to a South African audience in an institutionally racist society. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. Nkulee Dube is one of the rising stars of Reggae in Africa. Promising to set her foot in the music industry, Lucky Dube's daughter has also proven her love for music. And then I just recorded it that night. In my whole life, I have love the music from Lucky Dube. So they can just completely express themselves through music. He was invited there and we went there as a family. Usually it just comes and I write it down. We went to New York for the first time, Chicago, Minnesota, and then on to Europe where we currently are finishing the summer festival season. [11] His 1993 album, Victims, sold over one million copies worldwide. You only saw your father live on stage one or two times? It's a great dream and I'm glad it's been made real for me. She is and she tells me that every day. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Keep it up. MR: How and where did it all start for you? Nkulee, whose music can be classified as ethno-ragga fused with soul and jazz, is no stranger to the performance circuit and the music industry; she was a backing singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa and later Ntando Bangani. Legendary South African reggae star, Lucky Dube's daughter, Nkulee Dube is set to storm Ghana for a concert that would not only introduce her music to Ghanaians but also raise funds to support children suffering from hole-in-heart condition. I'll always be like what if they, what if this, what if that You're always thinking about what if my earring falls down. The November 25 charity concert will see the Nkulee, who has taken . Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. My Mom loved jazz - the old from the fifties, you know. I Am Woman Nkulee Dube. Top Songs By Nkulee Dube. Much Much Love & Blessings Mr & Mrs Ndlovu Nkulee was awarded the prestigious Most Promising New Entertainer award at the International World Reggae Music Awards show after being nominated in seven categories and was alsominated in a number of categories at additional award events. I'll be ready for it next time (laughs). They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. She is expected to perform in Accra on November 25, Kumasi at the sports stadium on November 26 and at the Sekondi Sports Stadium in Takoradi on November 27. His talent and message were larger than life and up till this day, I listen to him all the time. Local or international, What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist. He's a prophet. Content created and supplied by: Polycap241 (via Opera That material you are mentioning will come out later this year. Any more collaborations that we can expect? Never letting fame and success get the better of her. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. I would love to, definitely. So he knows just about everyone there is to know, he believes in me implicitly as to what my talent and where my drive is. It has a lot of support in terms of music. I guess you got the link through Black Dillinger? Thokozani resembles his late dad and has followed his steps in matters of music and this has seen him trying to keep his father's music legacy. Your debut album, My Way has got some amazing jams in there, but I do feel that it was not pushed, am i wrong in saying that? Four years later, she still has difficulties talking about it. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. Ya, it was! He was previously married to Zanele Mdluli. So it's kind of a different scene for them. The first song I recorded in my life was Feel Like Making Love(a cover version) and it did pretty good on Jozi-FM. Moderate. Like you go there on Thursday nights, just chillin' with the Rastas, and you find your Indians, your Chineses Everybody's there, having fun. Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. Ya. By continuing to use the website, you agree to the use of cookies. Kindly share your views on this matter, follow and share for future timely and educative updates. Well, as far as I know (laughs). Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. Nkulee Dube wants to preserve her father's musical heritage, Lucky Dube, killed on October 18 . Lucky Dube, the best-selling South African reggae singer of all time, was murdered during a carjacking in 2007. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. Give It to Me Silly Walks Discotheque & Nkulee Dube. My highlights, is basically receiving the recognition for what I love doing. I am living in the British Virgin Islands and I will love for one day to see Nkulee Dube perform here at the music fest just like your father did. Actually they didnt call it jazz then, they called it the blues. Below are excerpts of her interview with UnitedReggae.com where she speaks about her growing up and the tours plus not being a Rastafarian. Cause I didnt know about them, and then they wanted to work with me. He used dub to frame his arguments about colonialism and the African Slave trade, and how he felt that Africa should be reclaimed by the black race. Despite being from South Africa, Lucky Dube's death had an effect on the whole continent of Africa and the world at large because of his talent in reggae music. In 1989, he won four OKTV Awards for Prisoner, won another for Captured Live the following year and yet another two for House of Exile the year after. Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? He has always and will always be my best artist. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day? So they do inspire me as an artist. Youve done this, youve done that, youve achieved this and this and that. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. Last week the World commemorated 11 years since reggae star Lucky Dube was shot dead , a moment that shook the music world. Also she was nominated in South Africa at the South African Music Awards for Best Produced Album and the also at the Metro FM Awards show. That's the music I grew up with. Oh wow.. That was absolutely amazing. The first song, Give It To Me, that's how I got the link through Dillinger. On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. (I) also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. His next three albums each won South African Music Awards. I forgot the words, I forgot what I'm gonna say, I forgot 'Cause I was like, it's Gentleman! Which countries in Africa have you performed in? I wish I could. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father, Lucky Dube. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? With which people did you work on that album, My Way? How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. Your email address will not be published. I have always everyday listened to his songs. {"artistName":"Nkulee Dube","artistId":197933,"artistDefaultImage":"https://artist.radioairplay.com/airplay_pictures/pictures/000/384/899 . 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We tour the world a lot together every year now, and this coming year (2019) we are looking to perform a lot more in South Africa and on the continent in general next year. Your dad's music was not only fabulous but deep and insightful. . So I am proud to be able to carry on his name. But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. And he also is my adopted dad now and looks after me. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. I've always wanted to sing, but I have always been shy about my voice. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Nkulee Dube is following the part of his father, Lucky Dube but she has a large shoes to fill as her father was a great musician. They are received in terms of radio. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? Do you feel homesick already, or could you go on like this for another six months? And they play them in dancehall clubs, the ones that I'm talking about. By. Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. The more they get used to that - when they say, that artist that we heard last week, remember at the club, hes coming, then everybody wants to see you. WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. But they have to understand it first. Just like jazz. No. It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? He was revolutionary in so far as he introduced a competing version to Reggae's constant tendency of romanticizing the utopian homeland of Africa. I just sent it to the producer, and he was gonna go through and take out whatever he doesn't want or whatever he thinks, but the song was done. Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across screens and browsers. Ouh ya! How has this supported SA music? So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. What's your favorite song from your father? If you were not into music, what would you be doing? That's the thing with me. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. The legacy of Lucky Dube, who pioneered a distinct variation of reggae enriched with traditional South African music, lives on through Nkulee, who mixes that sound with a Jamaican feel. I love every single one of them.. Onwards and upwards, always forwards! At the age of 18 Dube joined his cousin's band, The Love Brothers, playing Zulu pop music known as mbaqanga whilst funding his lifestyle by working for Hole and Cooke as a security guard at the car auctions in Midrand. He's actually the producer of the album. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think that's one reason you'd have to come to Jamaica. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. She glides and slides with ease in between her songs as she traverses between ragga and ethno -soul as if she was born on stage. You know, in your dreams you dream of things that you feel are tangible, like you can achieve them. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. I would be a dancer/choreographer with my own studio, Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? | RSS. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season. When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. Most importantly,Nkuleeis a blessed artist in her own right with her own style and has many miles to travel. I grew up with jazz, a lot of jazz. I never get on stage and be like, I'm cool, I got this No. It's a crazy feeling to switch from that to the other side. Copyright 2023 Ovation Wiki Site Web Base. Lucky Dube is considered to be especially remarkable as a Dub Artist due to his lack of a diasporic cultural base. Now his 27-year-old daughter, Nkulee Dube, is African reggae's newest hope. He died at the age of 43. I think they have a bit of an influence, cause I have crazy albums, crazy posters, I'm a fan and I think, ya, Morgan Heritage does a lot. He was a very, very strict father, like he didn't want things that didn't really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. One never knowsI have a few in mind and hopefully were able to arrange some interesting projects. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. She is forever with me. It felt very good. If you were there then We all have the same God, depending on whatever you call him. There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? Nkulee Dube is following the part of his father, Lucky Dube but she has a large shoes to fill as her father was a great musician. wE NEED YOUR MUSIC IN KENYA PLEASE. He visited my country twice(Uganda), but I was young to recognise his message but would mumble on the beats. When he sent it to me, I was like "oh my Goood, I like it!" Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? 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