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 Be good to the people on your way up the ladder, cause you will need them on your way down, Whats your pet peeve? He was born in the month of August, 1964 and passed away in October, 2017. I would be a dancer/choreographer with my own studio, Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? Yes, there are a lot of different situations. Every Saturday and Wednesday I go - when I'm at home. Her father was one of reggaes most successful legends ever - Lucky Dube. [9], He decided to try the new musical genre and in 1984, released the mini album Rastas Never Die. Further information on cookies can be found in our privacy policy, Sizzla Kalonji Everlasting Japan Tour 2023, Katchafire Announce 'Always With You' USA Tour 2023, King Kietu x ShakaRoot x Macka B - Children, Black Uhuru feat. Nuff respect. 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. 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. 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. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says Im still proud of you. [20] No. So they get there, and it is always packed. The audiences have been fantastic and they are the ones who drive me/us onwards. I wish you and your family the best and Congratulations. Did you have any links through Black Dillinger? 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. That's what I liked about jazz. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? He recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's biggest-selling reggae artist. So you can recognize (that) immediately. Interested parties can contact us via email at: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com or get hold of my management on telephone number: +33 6 42 50 87 93 Big Up on your World Tour. show all videos . We have some shows to perform before the end of the year like Reunion Island on October 19th, and then we are already planning the 2019/2020 touring season. Dillinger was like oh yeah, I know her and thats how we met. [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. [11] His album, Respect, earned a European release through a deal with Warner Music. Any more collaborations that we can expect? Nkulee i transfer the love i have for your dad to you.keep the music up. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? 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. I would like to be the second, please. 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 as much as they have done this, the authorities have always made an effort of bringing them to book. It's Gentleman! What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? He was previously married to Zanele Mdluli. But the other songs, I listen to the beats and try to create something from the beats. Police reports suggest the hijackers did not recognise him and believed that he was a Nigerian. He died on October 18, 2007 in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa. How does it feel now that the riddim took off like so? Five of the six albums have been retrieved. It's because South Africa is a very, very, very multiracial type of country. As a guest artist and backing vocalist Nkulee has been part of her late fathers band One People, and has performed at major festivals in Australia, Holland, Papa New Genea, French Gayana, etc, South African Nkulee Dube, daughter of the late reggae star Lucky Dube top the list of nominees in six categories for the 31st International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), Although, CNN earlier broke the news of her nomination, no one knew that she was the top nominee. (Sings) "She's a friend/" I forgot it man, what's the song? What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season The more they get used to that - when they say, "that artist that we heard last week, remember at the club, he's coming", then everybody wants to see you. If it plays like (that), thats a jazz song. The rest of 2018 and 2019 onwards is looking bright, that I just cant wait to get to it, and see as many new faces around the world as possible! Four years later, she still has difficulties talking about it. There are only a few clubs in South Africa, particularly African Storms Ragga Nights in Johannesburg on Thursdays that showcases Dancehall. 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. Though he is no more, he is not forgotten. Your email address will not be published. Lucky Philip Dube was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. His album Trinity was the first release on Tabu Records after Motown's acquisition of the label. I got it around nine am, and by five the song was done. Nkulee, growing up in a family like yours, it is no surprise really that you are doing music. I've always wanted to sing, but I have always been shy about my voice. So the reggae spectrum is really slowly but getting there! It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? That was one of the moments That was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. According to Nkulee Dube, coming to Ghana is like coming to continue what her father left uncompleted. He dubbed The record sold poorly around 4000 units in comparison to the 30,000 units his mbaqanga records would sell. 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 recorded it in a day. Thanks to our 2022 Summer Arts Event Sponsors: Pierson Building Center Vocality Community Credit Union Emerald Realty Humboldt Distillery Clarkies Benbow Historic Inn Royal Gold Frey Vineyards Country Club Cannabis Dazey's Supply Eel River Brewing Company Chatauqua Natural Foods Redwoods Rural Health SoHum Health Gyppo Ale Mill . Look to You NC Dread & Nkulee Dube. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day?You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to . Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the murder. If you were there then 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. But I'm always nervous when I perform. Any more collaborations that we can expect? Tell us about that, how is the reception? Want to get thy music. Your father was the first African performer in JA. 07/02/2022 Nkulee Dube, Gentleman's Dub Club, I-Fire SummerJam 2022. 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. From his albums? Cause I didnt know about them, and then they wanted to work with me. He was born on August 3, 1964 in Ermelo, South Africa and died on October 18, 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa after he was attacked. Dube gave Africa a voice and put its culture on the global stage by joining the global reggae community. The resultant album was released under the name Lucky Dube and the Supersoul. I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. lol.. Well, I think artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, and Miriam Makeba would be great to work with. Nkulee Dube talks about #Xenophobia original sound - Mc Natty Fyah. Especially like a stage presence and how they perform on stage and how I would love to get to that level. That material you are mentioning will come out later this year. Apart from reggae which sounds did you grow up listening to? 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. She is selected for; Best Female Vocalist, Best Song, Best Album, Best Video, Best New Entertainer and Most Promising Entertainer. Well I am so happy to know that they all doing very well thanks to God. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. So they can just completely express themselves through music. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? He was born in the month of August, 1964 and passed away in October, 2017. I wanted to sing. The other one is not really a show. Dillinger was like "oh yeah, I know her" and that's how we met. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled 'My Way'. The people that I have working with me - I'm blessed to have had like the most amazing musicians on this album. He died at the age of 43. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. I never get on stage and be like, I'm cool, I got this No. "She is your best friend/who became my friend/behind your back" That's my favorite one (tune). He was Bob Marleys former stage-manager and also worked for my father Lucky Dube for almost four years. What made me wanna do music? Nkulee, growing up in a family like yours, it is no surprise really that you are doing music. Difficult. Are you attending church services regularly? Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. It was around this same time when he began to learn English. Content created and supplied by: Polycap241 (via Opera 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. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that Ive worked with before. Nkulee Dube I love Your Music, am keen on following what you release always. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think thats one reason youd have to come to Jamaica. So I am proud to be able to carry on his name. By Polycap241 (self media writer) | 1 year ago. And when you're cool, you're like oh, collect it". I think I'm comfortable and confident in front of people now, so I released an album (laughs). I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. 07/30/2022 Nkulee Dube, I-Fire Reggae Jam 2022. 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. It has a lot of support in terms of music. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. Below are excerpts of her interview with UnitedReggae.com where she speaks about her growing up and the tours plus not being a Rastafarian. I have always everyday listened to his songs. Read about copyright, Terms of use | About us | Contact us | Authors | Newsletter | A-Z. A Bit of Love and also Umendo. 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. I've worked with Silly Walks from (Hamburg), Germany. What memories do you have of your father as a father? 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. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. https://unitedreggae.com/articles/n853/021612/interview-nkulee-dube, Interview: Winston McAnuff in Kingston (Part 1), Interview: Alpheus & Roberto Sanchez (2017), Marcus Gad Meets Tamal - Enter A Space EP, Ital Horns - Showcase Vol. Am so so so happy to know about Nkulee Dube. You just wanna be solid like a fan. Dead or alive. [8], On the release of his fifth album, Dave Segal (who became Dube's sound engineer) encouraged him to drop the "Supersoul" element of the name. 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 . On the other side, some have been eliminated by their rivals who send gunmen to kill them. It achieved platinum sales status and established Dube as a popular reggae artist in South Africa, in addition to attracting attention outside his homeland. My downside is achieving all of that without Mum, who passed away last summer. How can I remember anything? A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. 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. 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. Most importantly,Nkuleeis a blessed artist in her own right with her own style and has many miles to travel. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. I mean, at the time, I was like a fan. [18] The men were sentenced to life in prison. When will your next tour be? 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. It was just a showcase. Now am in Dubai. He was invited there and we went there as a family. 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. Dube took Dub and used it as a platform to promote racial equality within Africa during the Apartheid. 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. 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. She told me I belonged not at the back, but in the Light. He left behind two children, a boy and a girl, both who are musicians. You know, in your dreams you dream of things that you feel are tangible, like you can achieve them. Across the globe, Lucky Dube had earned a good number of fans from his amazing songs. Especially with my Dad, I think he's the one that kinda enforced it into the people and people are now experimenting more. If you have an Ad-blocker please disable it and reload the page or try again later. 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. [11] His 1993 album, Victims, sold over one million copies worldwide. 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. Log on https://www.REGGAEVILLE.com https://www.fb.com/reggaeville https. Lots of exercise, lots of positive mental exercising and also the urge to share what I bring to as many people as I can. November 10, 2011. 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. People ask me a lot of funny questions like are you married Nkulee, or Is that your real hair? Something Nkulee Dube & The Robotiks. Easy. Local or international, What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist. 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. Because everyone in the world can identify that that's a reggae song. By Amanancy (self media writer) | 2 years ago. Top Songs By Nkulee Dube. 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. When he sent it to me, I was like "oh my Goood, I like it!" 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. He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube NKULEE: It started when I was sixteen, and I was in a group called VOG {Voices of the Ghetto}. I also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. 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 Zulu, English, and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's as well as Africa's biggest-selling reggae superstar to date. 'Photo-interview with sounds' produced by Classical Reggae Interviews. And then I just recorded it that night. 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. Nkulee Dube. Much Much Love & Blessings Mr & Mrs Ndlovu It just is Moving ahead, the. On 18 October 2017, Gallo Records South Africa released a 25 track limited edition commemorative album titled The Times We've Shared. And from the very first show in California at the beginning of June too. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. No. 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 In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. This year we took it up a notch and did arun of shows across America. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. On the other side, his daughter Nkulee resorted to acting and is currently one of the most celebrated South African actors. I would love to play in Jamaica. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Yes there are (similarities), besides the music part. 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. and they didnt know how to get hold of me. With which sound other than reggae did you grow up? 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? Yes. We are talking with several people about the possibility of marketing the designs soon too. 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