Tucan Tucan
The group Tucan Tucan was created by a group of musicians from different cultures and nationalities including South Africa, Argentina and Mozambique. They describe their sound as - World music/Afro-tropical - they use Latino rhythms like salsa, samba and bossa nova, and African elements such as those utilised in Kwasa Kwasa, Marrabenta and Ju Ju. Their lyrics are in Spanish, Portuguese, English and African languages (including Sesotho, Xhosa, Zulu, Ronga and Shangaan).
The band includes:
Drummer - Frank Paco
Keyboardist - Muriel Marco
Bassist - Helder Gonzaga
Saxophonist - Buddy Wells
Guitarist - Angelo Syster
Percussionist-drummer - Texito Langa
Vocalist-dancer Xixel Langa
Vocalist Cindy Gibbons
Because of the diversity within the band, the band believes in overcoming barriers and bringing people of diverse cultures together.
Tucan Tucan has released has released 2 CDs: Xiluva and Make a Difference. You'd have heard their song 'Slow Jam', 'A re yeng' and 'Ratanang' on the radio. The video for their song 'Ratanang' was nominated for ‘Best Jazz Video' at the Channel O music video Awards. This song and video are also being jammed to in Mozambique! Look out for 'Hold On' and ‘Tiku La Mina' from their latest CD - released in 2007.
Visit their official website for downloads and more!
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