Description
Linger longer to the tunes of roots rock reggae this April Original reggae music with traditional African musical influences like
maskandi and
mbaqanga is what Tidal Waves’ fame is built upon. The sound is original roots reggae with strong rock, ska and blues strands.
Tidal Waves are widely respected in South African music circles as an honest, hard working band with an original sound, irie vibes and a dynamic live performance. Because of this they have some of the most ardent, die-hard fans and supporters in the SA music industry. And at every gig you will hear the chant: "Original music for original people!"
Like all good reggae, their lyrics are socially conscious and uplifting, railing against the government for not respecting the Rainbow Nation and imploring their fans to stand up for integration and one love. Other songs have deeply rooted anti war sentiments, while others lament the sad tales of urban South African poverty and the struggle to survive as musicians in the global capitalist economy.
Tidal Waves is made up of four very gifted musicians, the core of the group is held together by Jacob ‘Zakes’ Wulana on guitar, harmonica and vocals and Sam ‘Drumbo’ Shoai on drums and vocals. ‘Lucky’ Nhlanhla Mthalane is on the bass and Ruben ‘Toply’ Faku plays the keys.
Tumi Molekane is a speaker of fancy, the vanguard clairvoyant, one of South Africa’s brightest up and coming wordsmiths. He is an honest poet, an intuitive writer and responsible MC.
Tumi has done countless work on the Jo’burg hip-hop scene, most notably the Dead Prez show in the spring of 2000, and the Black August tour to South Africa the following year, which featured Talib Kweli and Black Thought of The Roots.
He has shared the stage with SA’s premier talent, such as Blk Sonshine, Bra Willie Kgositsile, Max Normal, Lesego Rampolokeng, and international talent such as Saul Williams, Sarah Jones and Mutaburuka.
Need to know? Tickets: R40 - R65. Online bookings can be made at
Webtickets.
Telephonic bookings: (021) 761 2866 / 799 8782. Gates open at 15h30.
Concerts are held between 17h30 and 18h45 and go ahead irrespective of
the weather.
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