Zanele Mdluli. Youve done this, youve done that, youve achieved this and this and that. 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. 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 sings:) "Baby don't cry/I am going round the world/spreading the message/I am going round the world" Well I think that's one of the songs that he loved. Gentleman called you on stage at the Africa Festival in Wrzburg, Germany earlier this year. United Reggae is a free and independant magazine promoting reggae music and message since 2007. Well, as far as I know (laughs). Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. The Duet with your brother specifically koningskind. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled 'My Way'. 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. [6] Along with his two siblings, Thandi and Mandla, Dube spent much of his childhood with his grandmother, Sarah, while his mother relocated to work. Ngikwethembe Na has yet to be found. All subsequent albums were recorded as Lucky Dube. Actually they didnt call it jazz then, they called it the blues. 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. When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. You don't have to be like, "ah ya, I'm not sure which". Police reports suggest the hijackers did not recognise him and believed that he was a Nigerian. So you can recognize (that) immediately. He was born in the month of August, 1964 and passed away in October, 2017. It has been absolutely amazing. He died at the age of 43. 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. There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? Well be out promoting the new album on the next world tour run, so well be looking to visit as many cities and countries that will have us! Because everyone in the world can identify that thats a reggae song.. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season. That was one of the moments That was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. With which people did you work on that album, My Way? 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. 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. No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ragga in one song as this 33-year old singer- songwriter, asNkulee Dubehas done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. She became the first non-Caribbean entertainer to have been nominated in that many categories. Weve been working very nice together. If you were there then He was previously married to Zanele Mdluli. Tell us about that, how is the reception? Considering the talent she is gifted with one can easily say music is in her blood. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? I was just surrounded by great musicians. 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. So I think it took a lot of years for me to be comfortable and be confident with my voice on stage or in front of people. 3 1 minute read. Im blessed to have had like the most amazing musicians on this album. At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee Dube. 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. 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. He has always and will always be my best artist. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? lol.. Well, I think artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, and Miriam Makeba would be great to work with. Usually it just comes and I write it down. Reunion Island, Mauritius, Nigeria, Zambia, and we are waiting on Kenya and other possible big events in Uganda, Ghana, and another return to Lagos. No. So that's something that was always playing in the house. You've just pretty much toured half the world. Any more collaborations that we can expect? He's actually the producer of the album. Nkulee Dube is very conscious of her place in reggae and the importance of living up to her famous name. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. By continuing to use the website, you agree to the use of cookies. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. Lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa. We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. Ya, it was! Dillinger was like "oh yeah, I know her" and that's how we met. It's Gentleman! His talent and message were larger than life and up till this day, I listen to him all the time. Ever since his passing I always wonder how his children and band members doing. MR: How and where did it all start for you? 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. | RSS. Nkulee Dube talks about #Xenophobia original sound - Mc Natty Fyah. My Mom loved jazz - the old from the fifties, you know. Nkulee Dube is one of the rising stars of Reggae in Africa. Any more collaborations that we can expect? Local or international 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? Your email address will not be published. Big Up on your World Tour. Nkulee Dube. You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? I never get on stage and be like, I'm cool, I got this No. Hey Nkulee, I real enjoying reading your interview you granted. Nkulee, growing up in a family like yours, it is no surprise really that you are doing music. 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. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? It was one of my highlights, one of the highlights in my life. They are received in terms of radio. There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? Family (1) Spouse So you can recognize (that) immediately. What memories do you have of your father 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. And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. No. We have about three stations that play reggae music only. South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. He was invited there and we went there as a family. Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that I've worked with before. I would love to play in Jamaica. Promising to set her foot in the music industry, Lucky Dube's daughter has also proven her love for music. He dubbed Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? 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. The festivals we are doing are some of the largest in Europe! 'Cause you perform when you're nervous. But that's what phones are for. Dube's roots reggae brought African people to the table in terms of conversation about the black diaspora by mimicking Caribbean artists' assertions of African authenticity or racial utopia. Ive worked with Silly Walks from (Hamburg), Germany. I think I'm comfortable and confident in front of people now, so I released an album (laughs). 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? But we all have one God. 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. Ya, there are (similarities), besides the music part. [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. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? We did more promotion and marketing of that album outside of South Africa than what we could have accomplished in South Africa. It has a lot of support in terms of music. The African voter is as devious as they are clever. On the other side, his daughter Nkulee resorted to acting and is currently one of the most celebrated South African actors. [16] Five men were arrested in connection with the murder;[17] three were tried and found guilty on 31 March 2009. It's Gentleman, I'm on stage with Gentleman. [2] Dube toured internationally, sharing stages with artists such as Sinad O'Connor, Peter Gabriel, and Sting. South Africas highly promising next reggae star on her music, touring life, the rich musical heritage of her native and, yes, some memories of her father. 0 rating. We were performing Ekasi (Township).. And met up with Lebo Mathosa and then I started working with her and one day she gave me the mic and pushed me forward. Or maybe they are having such a good time they forget to press record.. lol. Dead or alive. I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. Five of the six albums have been retrieved. (On stage with Gentleman), that was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. If it plays like (that), thats a jazz song. Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. 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. 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. Across the globe, Lucky Dube had earned a good number of fans from his amazing songs. He visited my country twice(Uganda), but I was young to recognise his message but would mumble on the beats. Nkulee Dube. They do everything, but that goes back to their culture as Indians. 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. Legendary Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter, Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945. 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. Think About The Children (1985). Difficult. So its kind of a different scene for them. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. The other one is not really a show. 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. [2] In 1995, he earned a worldwide recording contract with Motown. Pronunciation of Nkulee Dube with 1 audio pronunciations. [9] He appeared at the 1991 Reggae Sunsplash (uniquely that year, was invited back on stage for a 25-minute-long encore) and the 2005 Live 8 event in Johannesburg. 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. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. 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. and they didnt know how to get hold of me. Lucky Philip Dube was a South African Reggae musician and Rastafarian. You just wanna be solid like a fan. 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. He was invited there and we went there as a family. But ya, I pulled it off. 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. I would like to be the second, please. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. I mean, at the time, I was like a fan. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. I forgot the words, I forgot what I'm gonna say, I forgot 'Cause I was like, it's Gentleman! Your dad's music was not only fabulous but deep and insightful. This interview was used by the BBC London to produce a radio report about the death of Lucky Dube! Did you have any links through Black Dillinger? So they can just completely express themselves through music. Miss Lee is the founder of MzansiReggae. 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 still have another half of the world to take care of. It's a great dream and I'm glad it's been made real for me. Content created and supplied by: Amanancy (via Opera I was just surrounded by great musicians. You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? 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. Oliver from Silly Walks told me recently that he had just sent you a new riddim of theirs to voice? She has taken up from where her father stopped. 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. 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. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. Thats the music I grew up with. Content created and supplied by: TheQueenHerself (via Opera Ouh ya! It is beautiful to see that they are doing what their father left behind which is music. 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. Afterward, she took the teenager under her wing."She created who Nkulee Dube is onstage . So they get there, and it is always packed. And youll be like oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, has been declared winner of the countrys keenly contested presidential election. And how many people can you say have achieved that?" His next three albums each won South African Music Awards. So the difference is in other countries they have more places that play Reggae Dancehall every week than we do in SA. Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. 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. Four years later, she still has difficulties talking about it. Nkulee Dube has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz, and ethno-ragga together as a vocalist, performer, and songwriter like no other artist. [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. Now his 27-year-old daughter, Nkulee Dube, is African reggae's newest hope. In my whole life, I have love the music from Lucky Dube. It's a crazy feeling to switch from that to the other side.
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