Tananas
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Tananas, (pronounced tuh-naa-nuhs) is a South African band formed in 1987. Originally it consisted of Mozambican Gito Baloi (bass and vocals), Ian Herman (drums and percussion) and Steve Newman (acoustic guitar)[1]. First recorded by the independent label Shifty Records[2], Tananas combines jazz, Mozambican salsa, and township jive. They have released eight albums, the last two on the Sony label.
Tananas have built a loyal following in their home country since the late 1980s, and they have performed at WOMAD festivals around the world. They have worked individually or as a band with Paul Simon and Sting[3], and have shared a stage with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Suzanne Vega and Youssou N'dour[4].
[edit] Discography
- Tananas - 1988
- Spiral - 1990
- Orchestra Mundo - 1994
- Time - 1994
- Unamunacua - 1996
- The Collection - 1997
- Seed - 1999
- Alive in Jo'burg - 2001