Nkulee Dube. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? The reggae scene in South Africa seems to be pretty small. And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. Think About The Children (1985). Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. Born to a music legend, Luky Dube, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? I met NC Dreads manager, a really cool guy by the way, and we discussed the possibility of my contributing to his artists new single. All Rights Reserved. Big Up on your World Tour. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. 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. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. He was Bob Marleys former stage-manager and also worked for my father Lucky Dube for almost four years. 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. 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. If you were not into music, what would you be doing? 2,741 talking about this. Now 75, she deserves her flowers more than ever. [2] Dube toured internationally, sharing stages with artists such as Sinad O'Connor, Peter Gabriel, and Sting. How was the tune you sang on their riddim received in RSA? I wish you and your family the best and Congratulations. The festivals we are doing are some of the largest in Europe! {"artistName":"Nkulee Dube","artistId":197933,"artistDefaultImage":"https://artist.radioairplay.com/airplay_pictures/pictures/000/384/899 . There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? The singer-songwriter, performer, and dancer navigates between Jazz mixed with Soul and spiced up with Reggae. Nuff respect. But I'm always nervous when I perform. Lucky Dube is considered to be especially remarkable as a Dub Artist due to his lack of a diasporic cultural base. The first song I recorded in my life was Feel Like Making Love(a cover version) and it did pretty good on Jozi-FM. Lucky Philip Dube was a South African Reggae musician and Rastafarian. On 18 October 2017, Gallo Records South Africa released a 25 track limited edition commemorative album titled The Times We've Shared. 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. Who is your favourite designer/who dresses Nkulee? I was just surrounded by great musicians. If you were not into music, what would you be doing? So its kind of a different scene for them. She is a powerful performer just like her father Lucky Dube. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? She is very proud of me and she tells me that every day. Dead or alive. Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. [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. That's the thing with me. 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. 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. Few people outside of South Africa know about Shembe. The other one is not really a show. A Bit of Love and also Umendo. I chose the Honey Pot Riddim as it fit my thoughts on some lyrics I had been writing already, et voila, Luv the Way is what was born from it. So that's something that was always playing in the house. 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. Dube catalyzed roots reggae's appearance as a popular form of protest song. Ya, it was! 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? The first song, Give It To Me, that's how I got the link through Dillinger. You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to Reggae Dancehall? 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. They probably inherited the passion for music from him and that is a blessing. 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. South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. 'Cause you perform when you're nervous. She is expected to perform in Accra on November 25, Kumasi at the sports stadium on November 26 and at the Sekondi Sports Stadium in Takoradi on November 27. Contacts: Nkulee Dube Productions Tel: +33 6 42 50 87 93 ~ email: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com Our Promoter Partners: On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled My Way. Lots of exercise, lots of positive mental exercising and also the urge to share what I bring to as many people as I can. The resultant album was released under the name Lucky Dube and the Supersoul. Nkulee Dube I love Your Music, am keen on following what you release always. If you have an Ad-blocker please disable it and reload the page or try again later. (On stage with Gentleman), that was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. Always. I want to go back to the Gambia as soon as possible, all the people there are so very wonderful and its a great country.. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. One never knowsI have a few in mind and hopefully were able to arrange some interesting projects. All subsequent albums were recorded as Lucky Dube. And you'll be like "oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand". Reunion Island, Mauritius, Nigeria, Zambia, and we are waiting on Kenya and other possible big events in Uganda, Ghana, and another return to Lagos. Content created and supplied by: Polycap241 (via Opera It has been absolutely amazing. So thats 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. It was just a showcase. I have always everyday listened to his songs. Hey Nkulee, I real enjoying reading your interview you granted. 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. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? My highlights, is basically receiving the recognition for what I love doing. Do you see yourself one day perform in Jamaica? I got it around nine am, and by five the song was done. 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. 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 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. Whom did you work with on that first album, My Way? Thats what I liked about jazz. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. 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. 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. show more . 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. Content created and supplied by: Amanancy (via Opera 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. Keep it up. He was revolutionary in so far as he introduced a competing version to Reggae's constant tendency of romanticizing the utopian homeland of Africa. I would love to, definitely. I'll be ready for it next time (laughs). 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. (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. 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. We are talking with several people about the possibility of marketing the designs soon too. "[7][8], As a child Dube worked as a gardener but, as he matured, realizing that he wasn't earning enough to feed his family, he began to attend school. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? Quite some German producers have their riddims on heavy rotation in Jamaica, but South Africa is a different matter, I suppose. 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. Ouh ya! You watch him on stage, like (screams) aaaah. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Required fields are marked *. Yeah, he sent me one of the songs that I'll be performing tonight. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee was in the car and witnessed the murder. Especially like a stage presence and how they perform and how I would love to get to that level. I think they have a bit of an influence, cause I have crazy albums, crazy posters, I'm a fan and I think, ya, Morgan Heritage does a lot. It has a lot of support in terms of music. 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. MR: How and where did it all start for you? Zanele Mdluli. His talent and message were larger than life and up till this day, I listen to him all the time. He's a prophet. That material you are mentioning will come out later this year. For more information log on to http://www.chann. . Lucky Dube was born on August 3, 1964 in Ermelo, Johannesburg, South Africa. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season. 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Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. And from the very first show in California at the beginning of June too. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? Divine intervention! Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee Dube. Local or international, What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. Nkulee Dube, No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ethno-ragga in one song as this singer, songwriter, Nkulee Dube has done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. Actually they didn't call it jazz then, they called it the blues. It felt very good. So Shembe is a prophet. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. South Africa's highly promising next reggae star on her music, touring life, the rich musical heritage of her native and, yes, some memories of her father. She became the first non-Caribbean entertainer to have been nominated in that many categories. So now that I'm here, I do a bit of prayer here and there, on the right times, when I'm supposed to be praying. I would love to play in Jamaica. Yes, there are a lot of different situations. koningskind. I love every single one of them.. Onwards and upwards, always forwards! And they are limited as to video production so its difficult getting good footage to share. Nkulee i transfer the love i have for your dad to you.keep the music up. 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. Miss Lee is the founder of MzansiReggae. Nkulee Dube Biography: Age, Career And Net Worth. '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. 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. Weve been working very nice together. 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). 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! And it opened my eyes a little more as to how the music scene really is in South Africa. Just like jazz. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? You know, in your dreams you dream of things that you feel are tangible, like you can achieve them. 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. Ive already met Sizzla, so Id like to meet Tanya (laughs). He has also worked with a couple of people - Miriam Makeba, just to name the one person that people recognize. With which people did you work on that album, My Way? In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across screens and browsers. Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. 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. 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! Releases. Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. Apart from reggae which sounds did you grow up listening to? A low level of French proficiency exists among Tanzanians despite the countrys proximity to three French-speaking nations. 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. Mathosa heard Dube singing and invited her onstage one night. Rastars never dies. When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. It doesn't matter how bad it becomes. I would love to, definitely. 10/30/2013 Various Artists - HEMP! So if you know the definition of a prophet, then you know what Shembe is. I never get on stage and be like, I'm cool, I got this No. 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. We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. His album Trinity was the first release on Tabu Records after Motown's acquisition of the label. It has a lot of support in terms of music. It's Gentleman! 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. It was one of my highlights, one of the highlights in my life. Nkulee Dube's career started at age 16 in dance. The Duet with your brother specifically. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father, Lucky Dube. You're still very young - did you ever dream of touring the world in that age? The album features his biggest hits exclusive performances and 3 previously unreleased tracks. 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