Without further ado I give you, Desmond & The Tutus. They have always had something special about them. For as long as I can remember, their internet description has been 'kwela-indie-pop-rock' and they really do have that township vibe about them. As a band, if you can create a popular genre of music whilst still giving it some local flair, you are doing it right! Even their website is based on traditional healer flyers that get handed out at the robots. People are so quick to eschew their heritage without realising that it can be a massive source of inspiration. The culture that you grew up in is a big help with the quest for the holy grail of creativity, originality.
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Despite being super talented, I think a lot of their success comes from the fact that they are so relatable. When you listen to them it gives you that South African nostalgia. Their lyrical content doesn't even touch on it but whenever I hear them I think of playing marco polo with my friends on a sweltering afternoon or taking out my lunch box at break to see what mom had packed for the day.
The point I'm trying to make is that good things can happen when two worlds collide. You are constantly getting a fresh perspective from each side and you will never find yourself stagnating or caught in a single-minded bubble. With that in mind, can a kwaicore collaboration please just happen already!?
Above is the promotional video they did for their album 'Mnusic.'
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