[10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. And you'll be like "oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand". 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. Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. He was born on August 3, 1964 in Ermelo, South Africa and died on October 18, 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa after he was attacked. Thats the music I grew up with. Photos. 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. "[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. I have always everyday listened to his songs. Now 75, she deserves her flowers more than ever. Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. Which countries in Africa have you performed in? This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. Pronunciation of Nkulee Dube with 1 audio pronunciations. Content created and supplied by: TheQueenHerself (via Opera It was just a showcase. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that I've worked with before. By Polycap241 (self media writer) | 1 year ago. MR: How and where did it all start for you? It was around this same time when he began to learn English. On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee was in the car and witnessed the murder. I've always wanted to sing, but I have always been shy about my voice. Ive already met Sizzla, so Id like to meet Tanya (laughs). 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. The album features his biggest hits exclusive performances and 3 previously unreleased tracks. Lucky Dube, the best-selling South African reggae singer of all time, was murdered during a carjacking in 2007. He visited my country twice(Uganda), but I was young to recognise his message but would mumble on the beats. So they do inspire me as an artiste. Yes, we did several shows in the Gambia and we love it. How has this supported SA music? 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. Required fields are marked *. I also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. But ya, I pulled it off. Five of the six albums have been retrieved. But they have to understand it first. Nkulee Dube. Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. The first song, Give It To Me, that's how I got the link through Dillinger. It's Gentleman, I'm on stage with Gentleman. 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. Lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa. Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. Lucky Philip Dube was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. Now his 27-year-old daughter, Nkulee Dube, is African reggae's newest hope. 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. You are not wrong at all. 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. 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. It is beautiful to see that they are doing what their father left behind which is music. 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. Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. lol.. Well, I think artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, and Miriam Makeba would be great to work with. Considering the talent she is gifted with one can easily say music is in her blood. 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 Last week the World commemorated 11 years since reggae star Lucky Dube was shot dead , a moment that shook the music world. At what age Bob Marley died? Your father was the first African performer in JA. 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. [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. Find Nkulee Dube best songs, old and new, plus top hits and full song list at AllMusic. I just sent it to the producer, and he was gonna go through and take out whatever he doesn't want or whatever he thinks, but the song was done. Ouh ya! Other than Lucky Dube, pretty much all we heard of are Ras Dumisani and Black Dillinger Well, with reggae in South Africa South Africa has its own type of traditional sound. Company 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 When will your next tour be? From time to time, celebrities have been victims of gangsters planning to steal from them. 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. 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. 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. I wanted to sing. No, no, yes, and yeslol, Whats your favourite colour? Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. 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. He was a very, very strict father, like he didnt want things that didnt really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. You've just pretty much toured half the world. I would like to be the second, please. Luv the Way Nkulee Dube. November 10, 2011. She is Lucky Dube's wife and just like her husband, she is a singer. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? Because everyone in the world can identify that thats a reggae song.. He left behind two children, a boy and a girl, both who are musicians. But that's what phones are for. The audiences have been fantastic and they are the ones who drive me/us onwards. Comment and follow me for more interesting articles. Many people are happy that he left behind talented children and wife just like him. 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. That's the music I grew up with. The more they get used to that - when they say, that artist that we heard last week, remember at the club, hes coming, then everybody wants to see you. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. Yeah, he sent me one of the songs that I'll be performing tonight. It's a great dream and I'm glad it's been made real for me. And most of them, I wake up and they come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. Weve been working very nice together. Do you feel homesick already, or could you go on like this for another six months? It's because South Africa is a very, very, very multiracial type of country. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled 'My Way'. Especially like a stage presence and how they perform on stage and how I would love to get to that level. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. 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. Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera I think Im comfortable and confident in front of people now. [9], He decided to try the new musical genre and in 1984, released the mini album Rastas Never Die. How was the tune you sang on their riddim received in RSA? So the reggae spectrum is really slowly but getting there! They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. [8] While at school he discovered the Rastafari movement. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says "I'm still proud of you. And how many people can you say have achieved that? So, in her eyes, Im an angel . In a 1999 interview, he described his grandmother as "his greatest love" who "multiplied many things to bring up this responsible individual that I am today. 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. Keep it up. Well, as far as I know (laughs). You watch him on stage, like (screams) aaaah. When he sent it to me, I was like "oh my Goood, I like it!" So thats something that was always playing in the house. 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). The festivals we are doing are some of the largest in Europe! In my whole life, I have love the music from Lucky Dube. He has also worked with a couple of people - Miriam Makeba, just to name the one person that people recognize. https://unitedreggae.com/articles/n853/021612/interview-nkulee-dube, Interview: Winston McAnuff in Kingston (Part 1), Interview: Alpheus & Roberto Sanchez (2017), Marcus Gad Meets Tamal - Enter A Space EP, Ital Horns - Showcase Vol. So they get there, and it is always packed. 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. 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. So people that listen to radios and all that, I think it's received very well. Articles about reggae music, reviews, interviews, reports and more Get the flash player to see this video. Watch the space! Sincerely I feel so blessed to know about Nkulee, please lift the flag higher. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. So they get there, and it is always packed. the Nkulee Dube songs for free. People who say one thing and then do another thing. After Lucky was shot dead, three individuals were arrested and after being found guilty thrown behind bars for the rest of their lives. Our religion is not really that different from christianity. But a show-show was once. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think that's one reason you'd have to come to Jamaica. I grew up with jazz, a lot of jazz. Ngikwethembe Na has yet to be found. 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. 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 . From his albums? The daughter of the most heralded reggae performer to ever emerge from the African continent also has some very insightful thoughts on the present state of reggae - the good, the bad, and the ugly. [11] His album, Respect, earned a European release through a deal with Warner Music. Though he is no more, he is not forgotten. 'Cause you perform when you're nervous. He's also worked with a couple of people - Miriam Makeba, just to name the one person that people recognize. 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. Then four years later after my release, a host of other talented artists wanted to utilize the riddim. 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. Mathosa heard Dube singing and invited her onstage one night. Below are photos of Lucky Dube's wife and children. In between touring and recording, she managed to find time to get up close and personal in this lively interview with MissLee for MzansiReggae. Dillinger was like oh yeah, I know her and thats how we met. I still have another half of the world to take care of. (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. What made me wanna do music? So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. [13] In the song and music video, he is found disturbing the bounds of the genre by highlighting the toils of his own homeland. As for how well it did, from my understanding its doing well all over Africa. And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. 10/30/2013 Various Artists - HEMP! He has a resemblance to his father and a talented singer too. 0 rating. And youll be like oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand. Few people outside of South Africa know about Shembe. Zanele Mdluli. But I'm always nervous. Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. A song with a powerful message that provides a perfect soundtrack that sums up the trial and tribulations of her Journey through life and music. Yes, there are a lot of different situations. There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? What memories do you have of your father as a father? By. WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. 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. And he also is my adopted dad now and looks after me. And then after that, they just talked to me straight. 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 currently rounding up her successful World Tour 2018, with dates on the summer festival circuit at Major European Festivals. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? 1 At Conscious Sounds, Raphael Modess - Vivons comme les anges (karaok), Mortimer - Big Yard performance (1Xtra in Jamaica). One never knowsI have a few in mind and hopefully were able to arrange some interesting projects. BEST WEEKEND EVER!!! She is the daughter of Lucky Dube. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled My Way. You only saw your father live on stage one or two times? Rastars never dies. I guess that was an unforgettable experience for you, as it was for the rest of us not related to Lucky Dube? 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. 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? She is a powerful performer just like her father Lucky Dube. It's called Luv The Way, it's one of my favorite songs. The other one is not really a show. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. 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. 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