Since i haven’t posted for quite some time, i thought i better have something well worth the wait,(not that you were waiting for me to post or anything.)
Desmond and The Tutu’s are one hot little act indeed. Besides having one of the best band names i have ever heard, they also fuse contemporary native African melodies with fast paced rock and harmonica for good measure. I visited South Africa a few years ago and was lucky enough to experience some of these fine sounds emanating from small villages,busking boys and South African radio. The sound is both happy uplifting and dancy as hell. They are signed to Mr Joakim’s(check out waves at night for a great post on him) label tigersushi which has just released: kiss-you-on-the-cheek by the Tutu’s.
But my favourite track from the album is most definitely this, Desmond and The Tutu’s,pictures
there is also a very comical videoclip for pictures found here: youtube. com/desmondandthetutus
Their first album is entitled TUCKSHOP and was released through their own label AWESOME LAND RECORDS show them some support when it hits the curb and buy it. Until then you can purchase “kiss you on the cheek” from beatport, it comes with a nice little remix also.
ENJOY
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Without even listening I just had to jump in and say “best band name ever!!” Found this on a random scroll down on Hypem.
I’m from South Africa you see, and do appreciate your kind words on my country!
lololol native African beats? cool.
Come back to South Africa. I’ll see you at the front of the crowd at their next gig.
<3 The Tutus.
Hey, nice post on SA’s best band. Small Correction, Tuckshop has already been released. Here is a small review on the album. http://richardcoleking.blogspot.com/2008/08/cd-review-tuckshop.html