| Tananas | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Jazz-fusion |
| Years active | 1987–1993 |
| Labels | Gallo, Sony |
| Members | |
| Steve Newman Gito Baloi Ian Herman |
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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 (or mbaqanga). 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]
The band broke up in 1993, but has reunited occasionally since then.