The reggae scene in South Africa seems to be pretty small. Because everyone in the world can identify that that's a reggae song. [18] The men were sentenced to life in prison. Nkulee Dube has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz, and ethno-ragga together as a vocalist, performer, and songwriter like no other artist. lol.. Well, I think artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, and Miriam Makeba would be great to work with. 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. If it plays like (that), thats a jazz song. Watch the space! In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? If you were not into music, what would you be doing? 2007-2023 United Reggae. 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. Dube was married to a beautiful woman by the name of Dube Sanele and together were blessed with two children. So Shembe is a prophet. 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 talking with several people about the possibility of marketing the designs soon too. The first song, Give It To Me, thats how I got the link through Dillinger. After Lucky was shot dead, three individuals were arrested and after being found guilty thrown behind bars for the rest of their lives. How is it that you get to perform a lot more outside of South Africa than in your home country. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. Both during her historic marriage to Bob and after his 1981 passing, the reggae matriarch has preached the one-love philosophy while nurturing and protecting the Marley legacy. In as much as they have done this, the authorities have always made an effort of bringing them to book. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. No. He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube Big Up on your World Tour. [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. Pronunciation of Nkulee Dube with 1 audio pronunciations. Dube was married to a beautiful woman by the name of Dube Sanele and together were blessed with two children. Nkulee Dube Comments (0) 0/500 Comment New Comments0 What do you think of this artist? Like you go there on Thursday nights, just chillin' with the Rastas, and you find your Indians, your Chineses Everybody's there, having fun. But they have to understand it first. 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He was a very, very strict father, like he didn't want things that didn't really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. You just wanna be solid like a fan. Divine intervention! koningskind. November 10, 2011. Nkulee, growing up in a family like yours, it is no surprise really that you are doing music. When will your next tour be? Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera Dube catalyzed roots reggae's appearance as a popular form of protest song. 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 died on October 18, 2007 in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa. I've already met Sizzla, so I'd like to meet Tanya (laughs). 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. 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. show more . Miss Lee is the founder of MzansiReggae. So you can recognize (that) immediately. Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. No. So they do inspire me as an artiste. No. Many people are happy that he left behind talented children and wife just like him. South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. 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. Content created and supplied by: Amanancy (via Opera Now am in Dubai. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Nkulee slides and sings between her songs as if she was born on stage. We have about three stations that play reggae music only. I was just surrounded by great musicians. My only Best reggae man was your Dad LUCKY DUBE. 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. Let us know what you liked and what we can improve on. 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 You're still very young - did you ever dream of touring the world in that age? They are received in terms of radio. Thats how South Africa works. She is one to watch and could easily fill the shoes of the greatest South African performers, such as Brenda Fassie, Lebo Mathosa and of course her beloved dad 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. 10/30/2013 Various Artists - HEMP! 3 1 minute read. I remember I always listened to his music while I was in Europe especially Poland and my Polish friends would see me dancing and wondered the kinda of music I was always listening to. And she has performed in many major festivals all around the world. Am so so so happy to know about Nkulee Dube. Actually they didnt call it jazz then, they called it the blues. [2] In 1995, he earned a worldwide recording contract with Motown. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. 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. It's because South Africa is a very, very, very multiracial type of country. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that Ive worked with before. And you'll be like "oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand". That's the thing with me. I think Im comfortable and confident in front of people now. Follow my page to get notifications of newly published articles daily. You only saw your father live on stage once or twice? (Sings) "She's a friend/" I forgot it man, what's the song? But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. 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. He has always and will always be my best artist. Always. Give It to Me Silly Walks Discotheque & Nkulee Dube. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. Reggae and dancehall music. With which people did you work on that album, My Way? Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. [3][4][5], Lucky Dube was born in Ermelo, formerly of the Eastern Transvaal, now of Mpumalanga, on 3 August 1964. She is forever with me. It was one of my highlights, one of the highlights in my life. [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. All Rights Reserved. I love every single one of them.. Onwards and upwards, always forwards! Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. We are always looking for ways to improve our stories. Shembe is a church, where there's a prophet called Shembe. And they are limited as to video production so its difficult getting good footage to share. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day? I guess that was an unforgettable experience for you, as it was for the rest of us not related to Lucky Dube? 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. Nkulee Dube Biography: Age, Career And Net Worth. In between touring and recording, she managed to find time to get up close and personal in this lively interview with MissLee for MzansiReggae. Much Much Love & Blessings Mr & Mrs Ndlovu 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. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? My Mom loved jazz - the old from the fifties, you know. Artists there are experimenting more with the reggae sound within that traditional sound. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) MP3 Download Advertisements TNK MusiQ dropped yet another awesome hit track to entertain his fans. 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. He was a very, very strict father, like he didnt want things that didnt really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. . In Shembe, we combine religion with culture. I love Royal Purple and the Colours of the Rainbow, Whats your favourite saying? Police reports suggest the hijackers did not recognise him and believed that he was a Nigerian. 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. You know, in your dreams you dream of things that you feel are tangible, like you can achieve them. I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. Dead or alive. Across the globe, Lucky Dube had earned a good number of fans from his amazing songs. She currently rounding up her successful World Tour 2018, with dates on the summer festival circuit at Major European Festivals. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the murder. [24] In 2005, Dube was a touring act in Alice Springs, in central Australia, promoted by entrepreneur Scott Boocock, on advice from his friend, Joe Miller, a disc jockey on local First Nations radio station CAAMA Radio, and he had noted that Dube's popularity was growing. People ask me a lot of funny questions like are you married Nkulee, or Is that your real hair? Are you attending church services regularly? But that's what phones are for. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Who is your favourite designer/who dresses Nkulee? 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. 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. One love. Any more collaborations that we can expect? Content created and supplied by: TheQueenHerself (via Opera They do everything, but that goes back to their culture as Indians. (Sings) "Shembe is the way" Ya, Shembe is the way for me. 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. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. The November 25 charity concert will see the Nkulee, who has taken . Nkulee Dube. 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. His next three albums each won South African Music Awards. Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. 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. The first song I recorded in my life was Feel Like Making Love(a cover version) and it did pretty good on Jozi-FM. 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. 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". The way jazz musicians express themselves through notes and not saying anything. It can be, but I would love to. Hey Nkulee, I real enjoying reading your interview you granted. She is the daughter of Lucky Dube. Whom did you work with on that first album, My Way? Ya, there are (similarities), besides the music part. The second album was released soon afterwards, and this time Dube wrote some of the lyrics in addition to singing. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. [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. 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 using cookies on this website to give you the best, most relevant experience. Dillinger was like oh yeah, I know her and thats how we met. 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's a prophet. 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. 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. 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. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season. 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. Last week the World commemorated 11 years since reggae star Lucky Dube was shot dead , a moment that shook the music world. If you come to Uganda, u will never be disappointed the love for thy father will be bestowed to thee. You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? MR: How and where did it all start for you? The album celebrated Dube's music and honored the contributions he made to South Africa. As one of the first artists to bring African reggae to the mainstream, Dube bridged cultural gaps within the African diaspora. It was around this same time when he began to learn English. 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! The result I feel came out great, and I was proud to be part of it. 142K views, 7.5K likes, 728 loves, 302 comments, 1.6K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Nkulee Dube: The World is not always good, nor is the World always bad. So you can recognize (that) immediately. And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. {"artistName":"Nkulee Dube","artistId":197933,"artistDefaultImage":"https://artist.radioairplay.com/airplay_pictures/pictures/000/384/899 . 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. Easy. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. Quite some German producers have their riddims on heavy rotation in Jamaica, but South Africa is a different matter, I suppose. And it opened my eyes a little more as to how the music scene really is in South Africa. From his albums? 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. One never knowsI have a few in mind and hopefully were able to arrange some interesting projects. [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]. So I am proud to be able to carry on his name. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says Im still proud of you. I grew up with jazz, a lot of jazz. Local or international, What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. He's actually the producer of the album. I would love to play in Jamaica. Afterward, she took the teenager under her wing."She created who Nkulee Dube is onstage . Well, as far as I know (laughs). 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. Something Nkulee Dube & The Robotiks. 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. Work on that album, my way always made an effort of bringing them to book you in! Lebo Mathosa and say, calm down, you have traveled and performed a lot jazz... 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