TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. Through taking Jamaican roots music back to its roots, he recontextualized the oppression and political struggles that reggae seeps itself in, bringing the basis of the diaspora back in conversation with the diaspora at large to allow for a more pan-African form of cultural expression. All subsequent albums were recorded as Lucky Dube. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late . Always. The second album was released soon afterwards, and this time Dube wrote some of the lyrics in addition to singing. Nkulee Dube, Lucky Dube's daughter was the first artist in history to be nominated six times at The International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in 2012 and she was only 27 (The Biggest Award Ceremony for Reggae Music) 14 Jan 2023 21:02:20 November 10, 2011. I have never cried for any one who was not close to me when they died, but when my musical icon the only one person I listen to every day died I find myself wake up one morning crying for my hero. So Shembe is a prophet. Divine intervention! And from the very first show in California at the beginning of June too. By Enter_News (self media writer) | 7 months ago. Follow my page to get notifications of newly published articles daily. Look to You NC Dread & Nkulee Dube. He was a very, very strict father, like he didnt want things that didnt really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. Hes always been a strict dad. Do you see yourself one day perform in Jamaica? One love. How is it that you get to perform a lot more outside of South Africa than in your home country. (I) also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. Nkulee Dube. In as much as they have done this, the authorities have always made an effort of bringing them to book. By. 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. So they can just completely express themselves through music. Releases. We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. | RSS. Considering the talent she is gifted with one can easily say music is in her blood. He visited my country twice(Uganda), but I was young to recognise his message but would mumble on the beats. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? So its kind of a different scene for them. You only saw your father live on stage once or twice? Whom did you work with on that first album, My Way? (Sings) "She's a friend/" I forgot it man, what's the song? 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. The resultant album was released under the name Lucky Dube and the Supersoul. He died at the age of 43. Artists there are experimenting more with the reggae sound within that traditional sound. (Sings) "Shembe is the way" Ya, Shembe is the way for me. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day? For all Performance, Interview and Business Enquiries, contact Mr. Mark Miller / Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com +33 6 42 50 87 93 Watch the space! [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]. 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! Kindly share your views on this matter, follow and share for future timely and educative updates. South Africa's highly promising next reggae star on her music, touring life, the rich musical heritage of her native and, yes, some memories of her father. Silly Walks I met in Germany on the first occasion of my being invited to the Afrika Fest. The album celebrated Dube's music and honored the contributions he made to South Africa. 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. Thats the music I grew up with. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? koningskind. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. Ouh ya! With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. 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. NKULEE: It started when I was sixteen, and I was in a group called VOG {Voices of the Ghetto}. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? Hi NKulee.Great read ur stage presence resembles that of ur late legend ever Lucky Dube,keep the fire burning shembe is the way Culture and religion washa umuntu.Interview nice music nice future nice that's the way it is bless. "I'm an obsessed fan of Tanya Stephens. He was an actor and composer, known for Getting Lucky (1985), Voice in the Dark (1990) and No me la puc treure del cap (2010). In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. 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. The singer-songwriter, performer, and dancer navigates between Jazz mixed with Soul and spiced up with Reggae. What made me wanna do music? 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)". "[7][8], As a child Dube worked as a gardener but, as he matured, realizing that he wasn't earning enough to feed his family, he began to attend school. I never get on stage and be like, I'm cool, I got this No. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. 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. Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. Promising to set her foot in the music industry, Lucky Dube's daughter has also proven her love for music. There are. Our religion is not really that different from christianity. The result I feel came out great, and I was proud to be part of it. I design all my own clothing and jewelry. From time to time, celebrities have been victims of gangsters planning to steal from them. My sister's wedding was Magical :-) May Jah Bless & keep Ur Union intact As Jah & ur Ancestors wanted. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. The daughter of the late legendary reggae star, Lucky Dube, who has taken up the father's band since his painful death some few years ago will be the special guest artiste to "The Hole-in-Heart Charity Concert in Ghana". Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. So the reggae spectrum is really slowly but getting there! The African voter is as devious as they are clever. [23] Lucky Dube ultimately shows how Africans have to find their way into the conversations of the Black Diaspora by mimicking their assertions of African authenticity or racial utopia. 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. It's Gentleman, I'm on stage with Gentleman. So you can recognize (that) immediately. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that Ive worked with before. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? [15] Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C, which the assailants were after. That's the music I grew up with. As one of the first artists to bring African reggae to the mainstream, Dube bridged cultural gaps within the African diaspora. Ya, she is. 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. I still have another half of the world to take care of. No. For more information log on to http://www.chann. Zanele Mdluli. Doesn't matter what wrong I do, she's like OK, it matters what wrong I do. 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 [23] This helped legitimize and strengthen the oppositional gesture in popular African music and culture, particularly for those generations born after decolonization.[23]. 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. You go and have your manicure and you get home and youre like ah, I have to take all of this off, all my money So he was very strict as a father. I want to go back to the Gambia as soon as possible, all the people there are so very wonderful and its a great country.. BEST WEEKEND EVER!!! When I'm not away. Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. Police reports suggest the hijackers did not recognise him and believed that he was a Nigerian. But I enjoyed myself. Now 75, she deserves her flowers more than ever. I got it around nine am, and by five the song was done. There he joined a choir and with some friends, formed his first musical ensemble called The Skyway Band. 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. We are talking with several people about the possibility of marketing the designs soon too. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. 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 can be, but I would love to. SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/yt-reggaeville GET NOTIFIED about new videos! With which people did you work on that album, My Way? Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says "I'm still proud of you. @nkuleedube247. 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. Big Up on your World Tour. 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. Dead or alive. You go and have your manicure and you get home and you're like "ah, I have to take all of this off, all my money" So he was very strict as a father. 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. It's a great dream and I'm glad it's been made real for me. How is it that you get to perform a lot more outside of South Africa than in your home country. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. Dillinger was like oh yeah, I know her and thats how we met. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? It's Gentleman! 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. Any more collaborations that we can expect? I don't know, when I'm nervous, I become to be too much - I don't know, I exaggerate, I try to make things even more up, because I think people can see that I'm nervous. You watch him on stage, like (screams) aaaah. And youll be like oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand. 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. Discover Nkulee Dube's latest songs, popular songs, trending songs all on Boomplay. 'Photo-interview with sounds' produced by Classical Reggae Interviews. She has taken up from where her father stopped. 10/30/2013 Various Artists - HEMP! Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. 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. I think I'm comfortable and confident in front of people now, so I released an album (laughs). Especially like a stage presence and how they perform on stage and how I would love to get to that level. So this one - never in a million years. Your email address will not be published. At this time Dube began to note fans were responding positively to some reggae songs he played during live concerts. Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? The festivals we are doing are some of the largest in Europe! Easy. You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. 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. That's what I liked about jazz. Any more collaborations that we can expect? Nkulee, growing up in a family like yours, it is no surprise really that you are doing 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. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Dead or alive? I would be a dancer/choreographer with my own studio, Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? Well, as far as I know (laughs). Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. Dillinger was like "oh yeah, I know her" and that's how we met. 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. 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. Talking about religion: do you see yourself as Rasta, or is Shembe the way? On 18 October 2017, Gallo Records South Africa released a 25 track limited edition commemorative album titled The Times We've Shared. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the murder. So thats something that was always playing in the house. It has been absolutely amazing. 41 Likes, TikTok video from Mc Natty Fyah (@nattyfyah): "Nkulee Dube talks about #Xenophobia in an Exclusive interview with Mc Natty Fyah on Nhyira 104.5 FM #ReggaeTrain #elevationofreggaeinkumasi #locomotivetrainoperator #reggaetrain@tiktokglobal @Gawdfada1 @nhyirafm104.5 @Luv 99.5 FM". Just like jazz. 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. 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 . How has this supported SA music? Dube gave Africa a voice and put its culture on the global stage by joining the global reggae community. Below are excerpts of her interview with UnitedReggae.com where she speaks about her growing up and the tours plus not being a Rastafarian. Thats how South Africa works. Nkulee Dube, daughter of the late South African reggae star Lucky Dube, will on Saturday, November 25 perform at a charity concert at the Accra International Trade Fair Centre. If you were there then 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. 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. So, in her eyes, I'm an angel (laughs). 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. MR: How and where did it all start for you? Nkulee Dube wants to preserve her father's musical heritage, Lucky Dube, killed on October 18 . Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. How can I remember anything? We did more promotion and marketing of that album outside of South Africa than what we could have accomplished in South Africa. By Polycap241 (self media writer) | 1 year ago. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Actually they didnt call it jazz then, they called it the blues. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day? 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. Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. 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. Legendary Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter, Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? Because everyone in the world can identify that thats a reggae song.. I love Royal Purple and the Colours of the Rainbow, Whats your favourite saying? Nkulee Dube is very conscious of her place in reggae and the importance of living up to her famous name. We all have the same God, depending on whatever you call him. He was previously married to Zanele Mdluli. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? You are not wrong at all. Five of the six albums have been retrieved. I also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. Nkulee Dube, No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ethno-ragga in one song as this singer, songwriter, Nkulee Dube has done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. lol.. Well, I think artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, and Miriam Makeba would be great to work with. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. Yes, there are a lot of different situations. But it does happen that I miss my Mom. 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. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. How does it feel now that the riddim took off like so? Nkulee Dube is one of the rising stars of Reggae in Africa. 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. Tell us about that, how is the reception? He's actually the producer of the album. Something Nkulee Dube & The Robotiks. That material you are mentioning will come out later this year. My brother TK is busy with his own album, so well be trying to make our schedules fit. Nkulee, growing up in a family like yours, it is no surprise really that you are doing music. The other one is not really a show. But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. 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. I like the band Morgan Heritage. 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. My only Best reggae man was your Dad LUCKY DUBE. Want to get thy music. That's why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. 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. I wish you and your family the best and Congratulations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wiki Mzansi|Powered by Nine80 Digital. He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube Copyright 2023 Ovation Wiki Site Web Base. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. It achieved platinum sales status and established Dube as a popular reggae artist in South Africa, in addition to attracting attention outside his homeland. 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. Once, in one of your performances, you mentioned that the. Especially like a stage presence and how they perform and how I would love to get to that level. How was the tune you sang on their riddim received in RSA? 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