But I'm always nervous. Lucky Dube is considered to be especially remarkable as a Dub Artist due to his lack of a diasporic cultural base. Do you see yourself one day perform in Jamaica? A Bit of Love and also Umendo. We have about three stations that play reggae music only. 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. Yes. She is forever with me. [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. Log on https://www.REGGAEVILLE.com https://www.fb.com/reggaeville https. So the reggae spectrum is really slowly but getting there! The festivals we are doing are some of the largest in Europe! The first song, Give It To Me, that's how I got the link through Dillinger. Many people are happy that he left behind talented children and wife just like him. How has this supported SA music? It's a great dream and I'm glad it's been made real for me. The way the jazz musicians can express themselves through notes and not saying anything. Most importantly, Nkulee is a blessed artist in her own right with her own style and has many miles to travel Nkulee is 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. She has taken up from where her father stopped. He died on October 18, 2007 in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa. He was a very, very strict father, like he didnt want things that didnt really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. He has also worked with a couple of people - Miriam Makeba, just to name the one person that people recognize. In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. 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. We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. 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. Shembe is a church, where there's a prophet called Shembe. 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. I've already met Sizzla, so I'd like to meet Tanya (laughs). Hes actually the producer of the album. "She is your best friend/who became my friend/behind your back" That's my favorite one (tune). 2,741 talking about this. 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. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? 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. Five of the six albums have been retrieved. 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 is beautiful to see that they are doing what their father left behind which is music. In Australia, Lucky Dube's music has found resonance in remote Australian Aboriginal communities, and his popularity has led Lucky Dube to be called "Bigger than the Beatles" throughout much of central and northern Australia. United Reggae is a free and independant magazine promoting reggae music and message since 2007. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. Now am in Dubai. 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. [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]. With which sound other than reggae did you grow up? 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. 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. Dead or alive. It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? Doesnt matter what wrong I do, shes like it doesnt matter how bad it becomes. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says Im 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. 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 they didnt know how to get hold of me. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? So you can recognize (that) immediately. Legendary Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter, Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945. Dead or alive? | RSS. Ya, there are (similarities), besides the music part. When I'm not away. It's Gentleman! Nkulee Dube Biography: Age, Career And Net Worth. That's the music I grew up with. Thats how South Africa works. [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. The record sold poorly around 4000 units in comparison to the 30,000 units his mbaqanga records would sell. 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. I grew up with jazz, a lot of jazz. The people that I have working with me - I'm blessed to have had like the most amazing musicians on this album. I like Morgan Heritage. Especially like a stage presence and how they perform and how I would love to get to that level. You don't have to be like, "ah ya, I'm not sure which". The reggae scene in South Africa seems to be pretty small. Watch the space! Ya. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that Ive worked with before. 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. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) MP3 Download Advertisements TNK MusiQ dropped yet another awesome hit track to entertain his fans. Now 75, she deserves her flowers more than ever. [23] This helped legitimize and strengthen the oppositional gesture in popular African music and culture, particularly for those generations born after decolonization.[23]. How does it feel now that the riddim took off like so? 'Photo-interview with sounds' produced by Classical Reggae Interviews. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, has been declared winner of the countrys keenly contested presidential election. Every Saturday and Wednesday I go - when I'm at home. He was revolutionary in so far as he introduced a competing version to Reggae's constant tendency of romanticizing the utopian homeland of Africa. 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. It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? He died at the age of 43. According to Nkulee Dube, coming to Ghana is like coming to continue what her father left uncompleted. He recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's biggest-selling reggae artist. No. show all videos . In my whole life, I have love the music from Lucky Dube. [11] His 1993 album, Victims, sold over one million copies worldwide. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. 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. Four years later, she still has difficulties talking about it. Born to the family a music legend,Nkulee Dubehas big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father,Lucky Dube. He dubbed And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. The other one is not really a show. Articles about reggae music, reviews, interviews, reports and more Get the flash player to see this video. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. Lots of exercise, lots of positive mental exercising and also the urge to share what I bring to as many people as I can. Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. Pronunciation of Nkulee Dube with 1 audio pronunciations. Nkulee slides and sings between her songs as if she was born on stage. I would like to be the second and meet all these people and be like a fan and be all goo goo ga ga with everybody (laughs). 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. (Sings) "Shembe is the way" Ya, Shembe is the way for me. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? He's a prophet. She currently rounding up her successful World Tour 2018, with dates on the summer festival circuit at Major European Festivals. By Enter_News (self media writer) | 7 months ago. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. 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. Local or international Ya, she is. On 18 October 2017, Gallo Records South Africa released a 25 track limited edition commemorative album titled The Times We've Shared. In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. 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. 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. So Shembe is a prophet. It can be, but I would love to. He was invited there and we went there as a family. Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. But they have to understand it first. His talent and message were larger than life and up till this day, I listen to him all the time. 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. Ya, it was! The Duet with your brother specifically Which countries in Africa have you performed in? He was born in the month of August, 1964 and passed away in October, 2017. It doesn't matter how bad it becomes. Tributo Reggae A The Beatles Vol.2 . Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. So they can just completely express themselves through music. That's what I liked about jazz. Is the reggae crowd there "racially" mixed? Because everyone in the world can identify that thats a reggae song.. I grew up with jazz, a lot of jazz. Your father was the first African performer in JA. Nkulee Dube wants to preserve her father's musical heritage, Lucky Dube, killed on October 18 . And it opened my eyes a little more as to how the music scene really is in South 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 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. I'll be ready for it next time (laughs). 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 Stay blessed, know that I am one thy souls following thee. Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? If it plays like (that), that's a jazz song. His album Trinity was the first release on Tabu Records after Motown's acquisition of the label. When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. [8], Dube continued to release commercially successful albums. When he sent it to me, I was like "oh my Goood, I like it!" 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. So they can just completely express themselves through music. A song with a powerful message that provides a perfect soundtrack that sums up the trial and tribulations of her Journey through life and music. Dube catalyzed roots reggae's appearance as a popular form of protest song. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. She was honored with the ultimate distinction of a proclamation issued naming June,10 Nkulee Dube Day by the City of Buffalo, the second largest city in the state of New York. I design all my own clothing and jewelry. 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. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. We are about to launch my new release The Journey album later this year. 10/30/2013 Various Artists - HEMP! Tell us about that, how is the reception? But a show-show was once. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that I've worked with before. Nkulee Dube. For all Performance, Interview and Business Enquiries, contact Mr. Mark Miller / Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com +33 6 42 50 87 93 07/02/2022 Nkulee Dube - Interview @ SummerJam 2022 . Think About The Children (1985). [15] Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C, which the assailants were after. Especially with my Dad, I think he's the one that kinda enforced it into the people and people are now experimenting more. Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. So that's something that was always playing in the house. 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. 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