MP3 Tucan Tucan - Make A Difference

African jazz fusion mixing in pop approaches.

16 MP3 Songs
WORLD: World Beat, JAZZ: African Jazz



Details:
A KALEIDOSCOPE OF SOUND

The desire of a group of musicians from different cultures and nationalities such as South Africa, Argentina and Mozambique, to unite and fuse different styles of music, resulted in the launch of World music Afro-tropical band TUCAN TUCAN.
The band is formed by Renown drummer Frank Paco, keyboardist Muriel Marco, bassist Helder Gonzaga, saxophonist Buddy Wells, Guitarist Angelo Syster, Percussionist-drummer Texito Langa, vocalist-dancer Xixel Langa and vocalist Cindy Gibbons.
Through its music, TUCAN TUCAN overcomes boundaries, breaks down barriers, brings people together and embraces diverse cultures.
TUCAN TUCAN uncovers and explores music in all its aspects: A wealth of ideas, rhythms, sound, instruments and songs. More vibrant than ever, TUCAN TUCAN strives to entertain audiences from all walks by bringing rhythms and melodies that are appealing to a wide audience and yet incorporating a taste of something new that will open a magical door to new musical experiences.

The band's musical style has been described as a kaleidoskope - where and whenever you listen to this music, it's colourful variety fascinates and captures the listener.
Latino rhythms like salsa, samba and bossa nova, and African elements such as those utilised in Kwasa Kwasa, Marrabenta and Ju Ju are used in the compositions. With these elements, a unique sound is created, which appeals to both local and international audiences. With lyrics in Spanish, Portuguese, English and African languages (including Sesotho, Xhosa, Zulu, Ronga and Shangaan), Tucan Tucan aims to promote interaction between diverse cultures.

TUCAN TUCAN has released 2 Cds:âXiluvaâ and âMake a Differenceâ.
Song 'Slow Jam' reached the top 10 on Heart 104.9 FM, one of the most popular commercial radio stations in Cape Town, and maintained this position for several weeks. 'Slow Jam' was included on the "Heart and Soul of Cape Town" 104.9 FM compilation.
Song 'Conga Loca' was included on the "North Sea Jazz Festival" compilation 2002.
Songs 'A re yeng' and 'Ratanang' have enjoyed extensive airplay on popular radio station Kaya fm and have been included on four Sheer Sound compilations.
Video Clip on Song 'Ratanang' was nominated for the best Jazz Video on the Channel O music video Awards. This song and its video have been broadcast extensively on Mozambican TV and radio.
Track âHold onâ from TUCAN TUCANâs new release is currently on the Heart 104.9 Fm top 10 charts and is receiving airplay on Gauteng Radio Stations. Its video is currently broadcast by Channel O, SABC channels and MTV base. Song âSizaniâ, also from TUCAN TUCANâs new release, has been included on the Cape Town International Jazz Festival compilation 2007.
Song "Tiku La mina' from our latest release, has maintain position number 1 for several weeks on Kaya Fm's world chart.

Past performance highlights include:

⢠North Sea Jazz Festival 2002
⢠Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival 2004 in Rome, Italy
⢠Appletizer Summer Concerts at Kirstenbosch Gardens 2002, 2003 & 2007
⢠Oude Libertas Amphitheatre Concerts 2005
⢠Jazzathon 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
⢠Salsa Festival 2005 at Signal Hill
⢠Jazz on the Rocks 2005 at Oude Kraal
⢠Verao Amarelo International Festival in Maputo 2005
⢠Johannesburg International Joy of Jazz 2006
⢠Sekunjalo Jazz Concert 2006 - Baxter Theatre
⢠Tribute Concert to Gito Baloi 2006 in Maputo, Mozambique
⢠The Woordfeest 2007 in Stellenbosch
⢠Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2007
⢠Standard Bank Jazz Festival Grahamstown 2007

The band is also known for its involvement in community-based educational projects around Cape Town's previously disadvantaged locations . The âMusic Mindset Outreach Projectâ (MMOP) is a TUCAN TUCAN initiative to promote an interest, respect and appreciation for music of diverse cultures through interactive workshops and perfomances conducted in schools.
TUCAN TUCANâs has helped the community over the years by performing for numerous community projects and fundraising events such as âconcerts in the parkâ Organized by JCQ, Turfjamp fundraising concerts, concert for children with AIDS at Westridge Civic Centre 2006, Gito Baloyâs tribute concert 2006, and Camps Bay Primary fundraising concert to mention a few.