Im blessed to have had like the most amazing musicians on this album. 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. She is a powerful performer just like her father Lucky Dube. By TheQueenHerself (self media writer) | 1 year ago. So it's kind of a different scene for them. The Duet with your brother specifically I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. 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. Never ever I thought that I'll be in Germany again and again, in Canada, Austria, you know. Photos. She currently rounding up her successful World Tour 2018, with dates on the summer festival circuit at Major European Festivals. Nkulee is not known at home, however, the beautiful singer continues to make headlines outside the country. 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'Cause some people confuse the fact that Shembe maybe is 'Cause I've always been asked that in interviews like, do we praise him or do we see him as God or No. At this time Dube began to note fans were responding positively to some reggae songs he played during live concerts. How does it feel now that the riddim took off like so? In Shembe, we combine religion with culture. How has this supported SA music? [21] You've done this, you've done that, you've achieved this and this and that. 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. We are about to launch my new release The Journey album later this year. When will your next tour be? I would love to play in Jamaica. So they get there, and it is always packed. Once, in one of your performances, you mentioned that the. [15] Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C, which the assailants were after. Dillinger was like "oh yeah, I know her" and that's how we met. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. What memories do you have of your father as a father? I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? I was waiting to see him whatever cost if he ever returned back to his fan base. 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. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. Nkuleewas 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. No, no, yes, and yeslol, Whats your favourite colour? 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. When I'm not away. Thokozani Dube is the son of the late Luck Dube. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. Content created and supplied by: Polycap241 (via Opera [14], On 18 October 2007, Lucky Dube was killed by hijackers in Rosettenville, a suburb in southern Johannesburg, shortly after dropping two of his seven children off at their uncle's house. And he also is my adopted dad now and looks after me. 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? Nkulee slides and sings between her songs as if she was born on stage. That's the music I grew up with. [20] 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. 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. Very difficult. 10/30/2013 Various Artists - HEMP! 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. Like the type of religion the Indians have. She became the first non-Caribbean entertainer to have been nominated in that many categories. Easy. A low level of French proficiency exists among Tanzanians despite the countrys proximity to three French-speaking nations. 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. And she has performed in many major festivals all around the world. At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee Dube. Be good to the people on your way up the ladder, cause you will need them on your way down, Whats your pet peeve? So its kind of a different scene for them. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? Few people outside of South Africa know about Shembe. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. 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. 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. 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. 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 is beautiful to see that they are doing what their father left behind which is music. We are using cookies on this website to give you the best, most relevant experience. 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). My brother TK is busy with his own album, so well be trying to make our schedules fit. 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. 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. Are you attending church services regularly? 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. [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. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day? 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 . Hes actually the producer of the album. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. Five of the six albums have been retrieved. 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. 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. He was a very, very strict father, like he didn't want things that didn't really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. 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. 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. But I enjoyed myself. According to Nkulee Dube, coming to Ghana is like coming to continue what her father left uncompleted. My highlights, is basically receiving the recognition for what I love doing. 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. Youve done this, youve done that, youve achieved this and this and that. And how many people can you say have achieved that?" That material you are mentioning will come out later this year. In my whole life, I have love the music from Lucky Dube. The way the jazz musicians can express themselves through notes and not saying anything. My only Best reggae man was your Dad LUCKY DUBE. 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. And they play them in dancehall clubs, the ones that I'm talking about. I was just surrounded by great musicians. You only saw your father live on stage once or twice? Big Up on your World Tour. 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. Dillinger was like oh yeah, I know her and thats how we met. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. It's very mixed. When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. 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. I forgot the words, I forgot what I'm gonna say, I forgot 'Cause I was like, it's Gentleman! Ever since his passing I always wonder how his children and band members doing. So they get there, and it is always packed. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee was in the car and witnessed the murder. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. 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 How is it that you get to perform a lot more outside of South Africa than in your home country. Do you feel homesick already, or could you go on like this for another six months? 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). 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. He has also worked with a couple of people - Miriam Makeba, just to name the one person that people recognize. @nkuleedube247. Nkulee is a great talent to watch out for as many people believe that she will comfortably fill the shoes of some great South African performer such as Brenda, Lebo Mathosa and possibly her beloved dad, Lucky Dube. 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) also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. I love Royal Purple and the Colours of the Rainbow, Whats your favourite saying? She has taken up from where her father stopped. Dead or alive. He's always been a strict dad. Oh wow.. That was absolutely amazing. I think they have a bit of an influence, because I have crazy albums, crazy posters, Im a fan and I think, Morgan Heritage does a lot. 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. With which sound other than reggae did you grow up? She has shared stage with many notable musicians all around the world. Thats how South Africa works. Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Zanele Mdluli. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. Sometimes, I ask God why he allowed those cheap, low life losers to take his life. 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. "I'm an obsessed fan of Tanya Stephens. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. If you were there then Pronunciation of Nkulee Dube with 1 audio pronunciations. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. He was invited there and we went there as a family. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? He has a resemblance to his father and a talented singer too. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? Few countries in the world have such a rich musical heritage as South Africa. So they do inspire me as an artist. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the murder. Which countries in Africa have you performed in? It was one of my highlights, one of the highlights in my life. You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? show all videos . wE NEED YOUR MUSIC IN KENYA PLEASE. Tell us about that, how is the reception? He recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's biggest-selling reggae artist. 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)". Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I guess you got the link through Black Dillinger? Talking about religion: do you see yourself as Rasta, or is Shembe the way? I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. On the other side, some have been eliminated by their rivals who send gunmen to kill them. MR: How and where did it all start for you? Well I am so happy to know that they all doing very well thanks to God. Actually they didn't call it jazz then, they called it the blues. Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. Lots of exercise, lots of positive mental exercising and also the urge to share what I bring to as many people as I can. It's Gentleman, I'm on stage with Gentleman. They probably inherited the passion for music from him and that is a blessing. And you'll be like "oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand". You know, in your dreams you dream of things that you feel are tangible, like you can achieve them. Though he is no more, he is not forgotten. 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