So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. 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, whose music can be classified as 'ethno-ragga' fused with soul and jazz, is no stranger to the music industry; she has been a backing singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa and later Ntando Bangani. Dube took Dub and used it as a platform to promote racial equality within Africa during the Apartheid. Actually they didn't call it jazz then, they called it the blues. It's called Luv The Way, it's one of my favorite songs. Well, as far as I know (laughs). 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. He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube 142K views, 7.5K likes, 728 loves, 302 comments, 1.6K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Nkulee Dube: The World is not always good, nor is the World always bad. Any more collaborations that we can expect? The result I feel came out great, and I was proud to be part of it. Thats the music I grew up with. Dead or alive. Youve done this, youve done that, youve achieved this and this and that. And when you're cool, you're like oh, collect it". Lucky Dube is considered to be especially remarkable as a Dub Artist due to his lack of a diasporic cultural base. I would love to, definitely. Because when he would leave for a tour, that's the song that he would sing to us, especially when he was gonna go for like six months or so. If it plays like (that), thats a jazz song. 07/02/2022 Nkulee Dube - Interview @ SummerJam 2022 . Lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa. With every journey the first step is the most important, and I wanted to bring a new vigor, a new breath, and a new vision to all the Dube and music fans. Dillinger was like "oh yeah, I know her" and that's how we met. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. United Reggae is a free and independant magazine promoting reggae music and message since 2007. Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera She currently rounding up her successful World Tour 2018, with dates on the summer festival circuit at Major European Festivals. We did the Presidents birthday party on the first trip, and on the second trip we did two shows, one in Banjul and the second in Kandalai. In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through 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. Nkuleeis currently recording her new album entitled The Journey which will be released shortly, and Nkulees debut solo album My Way rose worldwide outside of South Africa to critical acclaim. [2] Dube toured internationally, sharing stages with artists such as Sinad O'Connor, Peter Gabriel, and Sting. 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. How has this supported SA music? 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 I would be a dancer/choreographer with my own studio, Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? Contacts: Nkulee Dube Productions Tel: +33 6 42 50 87 93 ~ email: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com Our Promoter Partners: Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. The record sold poorly around 4000 units in comparison to the 30,000 units his mbaqanga records would sell. Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. Two of the men attempted to escape and were caught. I doesnt, because my fathers legacy lives on through me and all his kids. Though Dube was still at school, the band recorded material in Johannesburg during his school holidays. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? Is Nkulee Dube married, Boyfriend, Friendzoned or what.. Who is your favourite designer/who dresses Nkulee? (Sings) "Shembe is the way" Ya, Shembe is the way for me. Be good to the people on your way up the ladder, cause you will need them on your way down, Whats your pet peeve? Oh wow.. That was absolutely amazing. The other one is not really a show. 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. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. So now that I'm here, I do a bit of prayer here and there, on the right times, when I'm supposed to be praying. Local or international, What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist. You only saw your father live on stage one or two times? We all have the same God, depending on whatever you call him. Once, in one of your performances, you mentioned that the Honey Pot Riddim was actually made for you or that you were the first to voice it, tell us more about that, how did you get to work with Silly Walks Discotheque? It was just a showcase. Actually they didnt call it jazz then, they called it the blues. My highlights, is basically receiving the recognition for what I love doing. A powerful performer, just like her father, Nkulee has shared the stage with the Jamaican reggae/ragga artists Sizzla, Turbulence, Tosh Meets Marley Warrior King, and others in countries such as the USA, Europe, South Africa, the South Pacific, Namibia, the Gambia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. 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. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, has been declared winner of the countrys keenly contested presidential election. You don't have to be like, "ah ya, I'm not sure which". 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. For your album My Way, you used a riddim from Silly Walks from Hamburg, Germany. It can be, but I would love to. 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. That's how South Africa works. 'Cause I didn't know about them, and then they wanted to work with me and they didn't know how to get hold of me. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. 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. By TheQueenHerself (self media writer) | 1 year ago. Family (1) Spouse One never knowsI have a few in mind and hopefully were able to arrange some interesting projects. Cause I didnt know about them, and then they wanted to work with me. As a guest artist and backing vocalist, Nkulee has been part of her late father's 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. And then I just recorded it that night. It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? Easy. He's a prophet. So they just come from somewhere. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. Nkulee is not known at home, however, the beautiful singer continues to make headlines outside the country. On the other side, his daughter Nkulee resorted to acting and is currently one of the most celebrated South African actors. The singer-songwriter, performer, and dancer navigates between Jazz mixed with Soul and spiced up with Reggae. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. Whom did you work with on that first album, My Way? But I believe he perfected his purpose on earth and its for the living to carry on. Ive already met Sizzla, so Id like to meet Tanya (laughs). What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season. Lucky Philip Dube (pronounced duu-beh; [1] 3 August 1964 - 18 October 2007) was a South African reggae musician and rastafarian considered to be one of the most important musicians in the history of African music and one of the greatest reggae musicians of all time.The South African born but globally revered reggae legend recorded 22 albums in The daughter of the most heralded reggae performer to ever emerge from the African continent also has some very insightful thoughts on the present state of reggae - the good, the bad, and the ugly. She has shared stage with many notable musicians all around the world. WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. MR: How and where did it all start for you? Lucky Philip Dube was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. I would love to, definitely. 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. Luv the Way Nkulee Dube. I design all my own clothing and jewelry. The way jazz musicians express themselves through notes and not saying anything. So people that listen to radios and all that, I think it's received very well. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. Nuff respect. Ngikwethembe Na has yet to be found. After Lucky was shot dead, three individuals were arrested and after being found guilty thrown behind bars for the rest of their lives. Ever since his passing I always wonder how his children and band members doing. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. Artists there are experimenting more with the reggae sound within that traditional sound. My manager Mark Miller has worked on worldwide touring activities for 40 years now. 10/30/2013 Various Artists - HEMP! 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. 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. How can I remember anything? 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 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? With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. My Mom loved jazz - the old from the fifties, you know. The festivals we are doing are some of the largest in Europe! And also the South African massive need to be more alerted via radio and TV, plus live performances, to feel my music and understand the message. For more information log on to http://www.chann. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? So this one - never in a million years. Ya. [20] And it opened my eyes a little more as to how the music scene really is in South Africa. Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. 'Photo-interview with sounds' produced by Classical Reggae Interviews. [18] The men were sentenced to life in prison. 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. | RSS. Considering the talent she is gifted with one can easily say music is in her blood. Many people are happy that he left behind talented children and wife just like him. 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. 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. Yes. [9], In addition to performing music Dube was a sometime actor, appearing in the feature films Voice in the Dark, Getting Lucky, and Lucky Strikes Back.[12]. Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? This interview was used by the BBC London to produce a radio report about the death of Lucky Dube! Do you feel homesick already, or could you go on like this for another six months? What made me wanna do music? 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. What memories do you have of your father as a father? So, in her eyes, I'm an angel (laughs). 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. How does it feel now that the riddim took off like so? That material you are mentioning will come out later this year. I wanted to sing. 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. Copyright 2023 Ovation Wiki Site Web Base. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. By Polycap241 (self media writer) | 1 year ago. The Duet with your brother specifically Nkulee Dube is one of the rising stars of Reggae in Africa. I miss her each and every single day, and Iwish she was here to see it, however I know she is watching everything I do, and every move I make. Nkulee is currently recording her new album entitled "The Journey" which will be released shortly, and her debut solo album "My Way" rose worldwide outside of South Africa to critical acclaim. 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. It felt very good. The reggae scene in South Africa seems to be pretty small. Promising to set her foot in the music industry, Lucky Dube's daughter has also proven her love for music. There he joined a choir and with some friends, formed his first musical ensemble called The Skyway Band. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? And then after that, they just talked to me straight. She was young when her father passed away but now she is a beautiful young woman and talented singer who has written and produced many songs. Ouh ya! The album features his biggest hits exclusive performances and 3 previously unreleased tracks. South African reggae musician (1964-2007), S.Africa reggae icon shot and killed radio, South African reggae star shot dead in front of his children, "S. African Reggae Star Lucky Dube Killed in Attempted Car-Jacking | Voice of America - English", Three Accused of the Murder of Lucky Dube Found Guilty, "Bongi Dube Almost Lost Her Life After An Accident", "When Echoes Return: roots, diaspora and possible Africas (a eulogy)". Did you have any links through Black Dillinger? [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. Dube's Australian tour started in May 2005, and he played in Alice Springs (to a crowd of 4,000 people), Darwin, Northern Territory, and Cairns, Queensland. Is it really a surprise that you are doing music? With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. It's Gentleman, I'm on stage with Gentleman. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? Yes, there are a lot of different situations. And then after that, they just talked to me straight. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. 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. Moderate. You've just pretty much toured half the world. Do you see yourself one day perform in Jamaica? Company Daughter of raggae icon, Lucky Dube, Nkulee Dube co-headlines the Africa Meets Raggae music concert in Lagos. 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