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One of the most iconic reggae performers of South Africa is undoubtedly Lucky Dube. He was the country’s biggest-selling reggae artist, and created an esteemed legacy within the SA music industry during his performative years.
3 maj 2024 · Dube's music addressed social and political issues affecting South Africa during apartheid, earning him a large following and critical acclaim. He released several successful albums, including 'Rastas Never Die' and 'Taxman'.
Lucky always made sure to include a distinctive South African flavor via mbaqanga-style organ and timbale riffs in his version of classic roots reggae. In ensuing years, Lucky Dube went from strength to strength with a series of powerful albums and incessant touring all over the world.
Lucky Dube has been hailed as ‘The shining star of African reggae (afropop.com) and ‘South Africa’s biggest-selling contemporary artist’ (Mail & Guardian).
Lucky Philip Dube (pronounced duu-beh; [1] 3 August 1964 – 18 October 2007) was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. His record sales across the world earned him the Best Selling African Musician prize at the 1996 World Music Awards.
Lucky Philip Dube, popularly known as Lucky Dube, was a South African reggae artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s, using his music to address the struggles of apartheid-era South Africa. With influences from reggae legends like Bob Marley, Dube's powerful lyrics and unique blend of reggae and African rhythms gained international acclaim.
1 sie 2020 · South Africa’s first Reggae superstar was proclaimed! Several albums later, the name Lucky Dube is enough to evoke words of praise and acclamation from Earth’s four corners. His singing is often compared to the legendary Peter Tosh. Growing up on music written and performed by the “Mystic Man,” Bob Marley, and Jimmy Cliff affected Dube ...
