Once, in one of your performances, you mentioned that the. It's Gentleman! Across the globe, Lucky Dube had earned a good number of fans from his amazing songs. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? The other one is not really a show. I recorded it in a day. He was previously married to Zanele Mdluli. So they do inspire me as an artist. [11] His 1993 album, Victims, sold over one million copies worldwide. Easy. 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. [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. By TheQueenHerself (self media writer) | 1 year ago. By Amanancy (self media writer) | 2 years ago. Follow my page to get notifications of newly published articles daily. "She is your best friend/who became my friend/behind your back" That's my favorite one (tune). My downside is achieving all of that without Mum, who passed away last summer. But that's what phones are for. and they didnt know how to get hold of me. I would love to play in Jamaica. Ever since his passing I always wonder how his children and band members doing. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. 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. Weve been working very nice together. So its kind of a different scene for them. Dube was married to a beautiful woman by the name of Dube Sanele and together were blessed with two children. But they have to understand it first. I think Im comfortable and confident in front of people now. Just like jazz. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled 'My Way'. Some of those songs, I write through music that I get and listen to it and be like what can I do on it. 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. The Duet with your brother specifically I also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. The legacy of Lucky Dube, who pioneered a distinct variation of reggae enriched with traditional South African music, lives on through Nkulee, who mixes that sound with a Jamaican feel. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says Im still proud of you. 07/02/2022 Nkulee Dube - Interview @ SummerJam 2022 . 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. Contacts: Nkulee Dube Productions Tel: +33 6 42 50 87 93 ~ email: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com Our Promoter Partners: For your album My Way, you used a riddim from Silly Walks from Hamburg, Germany. [20] Sadly, his demise in the year 2007 send many into mourning considering the gap he did leave. [9], He decided to try the new musical genre and in 1984, released the mini album Rastas Never Die. The first song, Give It To Me, thats how I got the link through Dillinger. Or maybe they are having such a good time they forget to press record.. lol. wE NEED YOUR MUSIC IN KENYA PLEASE. Zanele Mdluli. 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He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube 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. I still have another half of the world to take care of. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. He was revolutionary in so far as he introduced a competing version to Reggae's constant tendency of romanticizing the utopian homeland of Africa. Yes, we did several shows in the Gambia and we love it. 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. 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. Read about copyright, Terms of use | About us | Contact us | Authors | Newsletter | A-Z. Because everyone in the world can identify that thats a reggae song.. 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. Now am in Dubai. Born to a music legend, Luky Dube, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. I was just surrounded by great musicians. Your debut album, My Way has got some amazing jams in there, but I do feel that it was not pushed, am i wrong in saying that? Thats the music I grew up with. The band signed with Teal Record Company, under Richard Siluma (Teal was later incorporated into Gallo Record Company). I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. Yes, there are a lot of different situations. She is Lucky Dube's wife and just like her husband, she is a singer. Artists there are experimenting more with the reggae sound within that traditional sound. I've always wanted to sing, but I have always been shy about my voice. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Lots of exercise, lots of positive mental exercising and also the urge to share what I bring to as many people as I can. Now an artist in her own right, she has released her first album this summer, called 'My Way'. I mean, at the time, I was like a fan. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. Dillinger was like oh yeah, I know her and thats how we met. Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. Our religion is not really that different from christianity. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. And youll be like oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand. Tributo Reggae A The Beatles Vol.2 . Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? So they get there, and it is always packed. 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. 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. 'Cause you perform when you're nervous. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? Like the type of religion the Indians have. 2,741 talking about this. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. koningskind. People who say one thing and then do another thing. So they can just completely express themselves through music. Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. And from the very first show in California at the beginning of June too. 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. All the time. When I'm not away. Daughter of raggae icon, Lucky Dube, Nkulee Dube co-headlines the Africa Meets Raggae music concert in Lagos. Ya, it was! Youve done this, youve done that, youve achieved this and this and that. He left behind two children, a boy and a girl, both who are musicians. There are. show more . Hes actually the producer of the album. Luv the Way Nkulee Dube. Ya, they love it because South Africa has a support. But the other songs, I listen to the beats and try to create something from the beats. 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 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. Always. There are only a few clubs in South Africa, particularly African Storms Ragga Nights in Johannesburg on Thursdays that showcases Dancehall. I like the band Morgan Heritage. Many people are happy that he left behind talented children and wife just like him. It was one of my highlights, one of the highlights in my life. 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 . So he knows just about everyone there is to know, he believes in me implicitly as to what my talent and where my drive 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. 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. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? 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. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. 3 1 minute read. It has a lot of support in terms of music. 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. Enjoy Nkulee Dube's latest songs and explore the Nkulee Dube's new music albums. I like Morgan Heritage. [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. Am so so so happy to know about Nkulee Dube. Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. From time to time, celebrities have been victims of gangsters planning to steal from them. 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. Nkulee Dube. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. But I enjoyed myself. Dube gave Africa a voice and put its culture on the global stage by joining the global reggae community. 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 The way the jazz musicians can express themselves through notes and not saying anything. Afterward, she took the teenager under her wing."She created who Nkulee Dube is onstage . He's always been a strict dad. Dube was married to a beautiful woman by the name of Dube Sanele and together were blessed with two children. Because when he would leave for a tour, that's the song that he would sing to us, especially when he was gonna go for like six months or so. [15] Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C, which the assailants were after. The record sold poorly around 4000 units in comparison to the 30,000 units his mbaqanga records would sell. She is a powerful performer just like her father Lucky Dube. I would love to, definitely. 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. My Mom loved jazz - the old from the fifties, you know. [8], Dube continued to release commercially successful albums. That's why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. That was one of the moments That was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. If you were not into music, what would you be doing? When he sent it to me, I was like "oh my Goood, I like it!" Nkulee Dube is following the part of his father, Lucky Dube but she has a large shoes to fill as her father was a great musician. He has always and will always be my best artist. Though he is no more, he is not forgotten. On the other side, some have been eliminated by their rivals who send gunmen to kill them. . 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 you'll be like "oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand". Lucky Dube, the best-selling South African reggae singer of all time, was murdered during a carjacking in 2007. 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. It helps! I am living in the British Virgin Islands and I will love for one day to see Nkulee Dube perform here at the music fest just like your father did. [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. Reggae and dancehall music. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. 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). Never letting fame and success get the better of her. Nkulee Dube is very conscious of her place in reggae and the importance of living up to her famous name. And how many people can you say have achieved that?" 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. Police reports suggest the hijackers did not recognise him and believed that he was a Nigerian. Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. Are you attending church services regularly? [19], On 21 October 2008, Rykodisc released a compilation album entitled Retrospective, which featured many of Dube's most influential songs as well as previously unreleased tracks in the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lucky_Dube&oldid=1139315027, Short description is different from Wikidata, Use South African English from August 2012, All Wikipedia articles written in South African English, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 13:48. Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? He's actually the producer of the album. It was just a showcase. Watch the space! According to Nkulee Dube, coming to Ghana is like coming to continue what her father left uncompleted. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. 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. She has shared stage with many notable musicians all around the world. Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? I was just surrounded by great musicians. Last week the World commemorated 11 years since reggae star Lucky Dube was shot dead , a moment that shook the music world. My manager Mark Miller has worked on worldwide touring activities for 40 years now. 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! 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. You only saw your father live on stage one or two times? Mathosa heard Dube singing and invited her onstage one night. Sincerely I feel so blessed to know about Nkulee, please lift the flag higher. You've just pretty much toured half the world. Nkulee Dube is following the part of his father, Lucky Dube but she has a large shoes to fill as her father was a great musician. Difficult. Nkulee Dube has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz, and ethno-ragga together as a vocalist, performer, and songwriter like no other artist. It was around this same time when he began to learn English. His parents separated before his birth, and he was raised by his mother, who named him Lucky because she considered his birth fortunate after a number of failed pregnancies. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. 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. There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? Lucky Dube was born on August 3, 1964 in Ermelo, Johannesburg, South Africa. Few people outside of South Africa know about Shembe. He dubbed A low level of French proficiency exists among Tanzanians despite the countrys proximity to three French-speaking nations. show all videos . [8] While at school he discovered the Rastafari movement. I grew up with jazz, a lot of jazz. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. (On stage with Gentleman), that was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. 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. Dillinger was like "oh yeah, I know her" and that's how we met. I've already met Sizzla, so I'd like to meet Tanya (laughs). But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. Which countries in Africa have you performed in? Talking about religion: do you see yourself as Rasta, or is Shembe the way? If you were there then South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. He visited my country twice(Uganda), but I was young to recognise his message but would mumble on the beats. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season. She has taken up from where her father stopped. 07/02/2022 Nkulee Dube, Gentleman's Dub Club, I-Fire SummerJam 2022. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. [22] It felt very good. So the reggae spectrum is really slowly but getting there! Usually it just comes and I write it down. You're still very young - did you ever dream of touring the world in that age? Below are excerpts of her interview with UnitedReggae.com where she speaks about her growing up and the tours plus not being a Rastafarian. 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. '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. All subsequent albums were recorded as Lucky Dube. 1 At Conscious Sounds, Raphael Modess - Vivons comme les anges (karaok), Mortimer - Big Yard performance (1Xtra in Jamaica). It has a lot of support in terms of music. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. It's Gentleman, I'm on stage with Gentleman. The album features his biggest hits exclusive performances and 3 previously unreleased tracks. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? Nkulee slides and sings between her songs as if she was born on stage. 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. Much Much Love & Blessings Mr & Mrs Ndlovu The African voter is as devious as they are clever. You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says "I'm still proud of you. [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. I got it around nine am, and by five the song was done. 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 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. All Rights Reserved. But it does happen that I miss my Mom. Required fields are marked *. Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. On the other side, his daughter Nkulee resorted to acting and is currently one of the most celebrated South African actors. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. 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. But they have to understand it first. Nuff respect. She is the daughter of Lucky Dube. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. 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. In Prisoner, the South African artist makes the genre his own by applying themes of apartheid and internal displacement. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? 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. It can be, but I would love to. 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