The singersongwriter singlehandedly put south african reggae on the international music map. Lucky dube born august 3, 1964, died october 18, 2007 was a reggae musician from johannesburg, south africa. Its almost eight years since the passing of reggae star luck dube. Learn about his 25year lucky streak to music stardom and when his streak came to an end. Life of south african reggae artist lucky dube liveabout. This was 100% of all the recorded dube s in the usa. Lucky philip dube lucky dube pronounced doobeh 3 august 1964 18 october 2007 was a south african reggae musician and rastafarian. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube. Play fulllength songs from the best of by lucky dube on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. For instance, the history of colonialism and independence in the continent will be incomplete. Criminals had been surveying the area for vehicles to steal. South african reggae star lucky dube performs at the africa.
Lucky dube celebration tour one people band mezz breda reggae strong by donu40. Lucky dube, african drum, make a joyful noise, mountain music, reggae music, dance hall, just dance, bob marley, black is beautiful lucky dube south african reggae musician and rastafarian. Nkulee dube has in such a short space of time since entering this challenging industry. Lucky philip dube was a south african reggae musician and rastafarian. They showed lucky dube singing, as well as a car that had collided with a tree, maruping testified. Best songs of lucky dube 2020 lucky dube greatest hits. Dube was murdered in the johannesburg suburb of rosettenville on the evening of 18 october 2007. The latest literary contribution on lucky dube s life and legacy, walking a mile in your shoes. A newspaper report tells the story of what happened next. He recorded 22 albums in zulu, english and afrikaans in a 25year period and was south. Originally a singer in the traditional south african mbaganga style, lucky dube switched his style to reggae in the early 1980s and became extremely successful worldwide.
In 1840 there was 1 dube family living in louisiana. Lucky philip dube pronounced doobeh1 3 august 1964 18 october 2007 was a south african reggae musician and rastafarian. Maruping said that on october 18, the day dube was killed, she and thabo were in sandton at a timeshare meeting. The legacy and life of bob marley name, age and history and bob marley biography. He recorded 22 albums in zulu, english and afrikaans in a 25year period and was south africas biggestselling reggae artist. Read benjamin dube s bio and find out more about benjamin dube s songs, albums, and chart history. Lucky dube celebration tour 2010 nkulee dube 2 daughter of lucky dube 11. The prestigious surname dube comes from the region of provence, in france. He recorded 22 music albums in zulu, english and afrikaan in a 25 years period, he was the south african best selling reggae musician. With numerous successful and critically acclaimed albums, an electrifying stage presence and as an outspoken commentator on political and cultural issues of the day, by 2007 dube was at the peak of his. This coming saturday,the 18th of october, it will be exactly 7 years since the death of lucky dube.
Stepping into lucky dube s shoes daughter of legendary reggae star attempts to conquer seychelles. Asked in women in history was zanele dube the only woman that lucky dube married. Find lucky dube biography and history on allmusic lucky dube born ermelo dube. Lucky dube would have been 43 years old at the time of death or 50 years old today. After apartheid ended, dube addressed other social concerns, such as drug use and the rampant commercialization that threatens native cultures. South african musician lucky dube was lucky in birth, fortunate for his successful music career in zulu pop music and later reggae. This article focuses on the murder of the reggae icon lucky dube in late 2007 and on the events that followed until his burial a few days later. In his youth, lucky lived with many different family members, singing in bars and in church. When carjackers murdered him in 2007, it was amazing to witness how the whole of africa was mourning him.
Lucky dube biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Lucky dube bio 10 interesting facts about his life. West papuan musician and spokesperson for the united liberation movement for west papua ulmwp, benny wenda has joined forces with former members of the reggae king, lucky dube s band to record a song for his people in west papua. The dube family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. He was inspired by jamaican legends like bob marley and peter tosh and added. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our dube research. Dube tried to drive off but he crashed his car into a tree and. His music mixes social criticism with a joyous, ecstatic dance beat. Stream lucky dube slave by bashers from desktop or your mobile device. Throughout his life and in his stellar musical career lucky dube. Lucky dube was born in ermelo, formerly of the eastern transvaal, now of mpumalanga, on 3 august 1964. Lucky dube reggae south africa legends san francisco african portrait reggae south africa legends san francisco african portrait.
Lucky dube was born on august 3, 1964 in ermelo, johannesburg, south africa as lucky philip dube. Lucky dube greatest hits full album 2020 best songs of. He recorded 22 albums in zulu, english and afrikaans in a 25year period and was. Zanele dube is the wife of lucky dube, deceased reggae legend from south africa. He played roots reggae, but also love songs like ive got you babe. Born to the family of a music legend, nkulee dube has big shoes to fill and preserve to sustain the name of her late father, lucky dube. Lucky dube biography as a music legend lucky dubes music is legendary but due to one reason or the other you dont know much about him. Lucky dubes musical journey began at 18 years old, in his cousins band, the love brothers. Remembering lucky dube, ten years on brand south africa. Benny wenda and former band members of lucky dube record.
Connect your spotify account to your account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any spotify app on any device or platform. 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. The 2020 jamb examination will hold approximately one week from now. Lucky philip dube 3rd august 196418 october 2007was a south african rastafarian and reggae musician. Lucky dube greatest hits full abum top 20 best reggae songs of lucky dube duration. Lucky dube s daughter nkulee dube seems to be following in her fathers footsteps. After apartheid ended, dube addressed other social concerns, such as drug use and the rampant commercialization that threatens native cultures around the world. I saw him in concert in aruba in april of 98 and it was the best. A best of called the rough guide to lucky dube world music network. For the best experience please update your browser. Lucky dube greatest hits 2020 best songs of lucky dube. You can see how dube families moved over time by selecting different census years.
Lucky dube survived the changes in government to record four multiplatinum albums and win numerous awards. Find lucky dube song information on allmusic allmusic. Today we commemorate the death of an african reggae legend lucky dube, who died in. Lucky dube, the iconic south african reggae star, was dropping his. New book tells of lucky dubes spiritual message music. Download lucky dube remember me, lucky dube prisoner, lucky dube born to suffer, lucky dube it is not easy, lucky dube freedom fighter, lucky dube reggea strong, lucky dube dont cry, lucky dube slave, lucky dube crazy world, lucky dube different colors one peoples, lucky dube respect, lucky dube hand that giveth, lucky dube together as one. Although he initially sang in the traditional zulu mbaqanga style, his move to reggae in 1984 was sparked by his quest to express his anger against the oppression of apartheid. Thabo kept receiving phone calls and later arranged to meet the three accused in. The surname dube is of local origin, and is therefore a type of hereditary surname. This backbeat is characteristic of all africanbased musical styles and is not found in traditional european or asian music. What candidates should keep in mind before the exam. Lucky dube 2007 san francisco lucky dube, african music. His mother, sarah, considered his birth after a few unsuccessful pregnancy attempts so fortunate that she named him lucky. He recorded 22 albums in zulu, english and afrikaans in a 25year period and.
Lucky dube was born on a small farm near ermelo in the eastern transvaal now mpumalanga. The most dube families were found in canada in 1911. Lucky dube greatest hits 2020 best songs of lucky dube full album lucky dube greatest hits 2020 best songs of lucky dube full album lucky dube greatest hits 2020. More information is included under the topic early dube history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible.
Stepping into lucky dubes shoes daughter of legendary. Local surnames are derived either from an already existing placename or from a. Lucky dube was born on august 3, 1964 and died on october 18, 2007. Lucky dube s wife zanele, wearing a short portraiting slain music star lucky dube, stands before the handing down of judgement of sifiso mhlanga, julio shirindza, and mbuti mabe unseen in the south gauteng high court in johannesburg on march 31 2009. Lucky dube, the iconic south african reggae star, was dropping his children off in rosettenville in the south of johannesburg. Lucky dube was a pioneer of reggae music in south africa. Lucky dubes wife zanele, wearing a shor getty images. My spiritual journey with lucky dube by lenah mochoele is a very personalised account that employs a variety of literary devices including poetry. Legend the best of bob marley and the wailers bob marley. The legendary reggae musician, lucky dube is revered throughout west papua and his songs are heard everywhere. His sound continued the laidback traditions of the 70s, generally focusing on traditional roots reggae.
After the tv programme, thabo told her how dube was. He was very unlucky in 2007 as the fatal victim of a carjacking gone terribly wrong. Retrospective is a tribute to the life and career of lucky dube who was tragically killed on october 18, 2007 in a johannesburg carjacking. In ghana, i could hear his music in every drinking spot, every taxi and on every radio station. This is far my favorite album of lucky dube house of exile. Lucky dube slave by bashers free listening on soundcloud.