TUCAN TUCAN

The desire of a group of musicians from different cultures and nationalities such as South , Argentina and , to unite and fuse different styles of music, resulted in the launch of World music Afro-tropical band TUCAN TUCAN

Tucan Tucan can be best described as “A kaleidoscope of sound” - a vibrant melting pot of African rhythms such as Kwasa Kwasa, , , Maskandi and High life with South American elements from Samba, Salsa and Chacarera with a jazz influence and lyrics in African languages, Spanish, Portuguese and English.

Tucan Tucan’s show is an enchanting journey that captures the audience with soulful sounds, energetic up- tempo compositions, colorful dancing choreographies and band-audience interaction.

RELEASES • Xiluva (CD) • Make a Difference (CD)

INTERNATIONAL NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES

• Tunduro Festival, Mozambique 2010 (shared stage with PJ Powers and HHP) • Tribute Concert to Gito Baloi 2006 in , Mozambique • Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival 2004 in Rome, Italy

South African Noteworthy Performances

Past performance highlights include:

• Diversity Music Showcase 2010 at CTICC (shared stage with Simphiwe Dana and Kunle Ayo) • Tunduro Festival, Mozambique 2010 (shared stage with PJ Powers and HHP) • FIFA fan park 2010 • FIFA Fan Jol 2010 • FIFA Uruguay Vs Netherlands waterfront concert 2010 • Jazzathon 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 • Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2007 • Appletizer Summer Concerts at Kirstenbosch Gardens 2002, 2003 & 2007 • Ubuntu Festival - Nelson Mandela Birthday Celebration 2009 • J&B Met – J&B main tent 2009 • Standard Bank Jazz Festival Grahamstown 2007, 2008 • Plettenberg Bay Whale and Whiskey Jazz Festival 2008 • Namibian Tour- Warehouse theatre 2008 • Vodacom summer sounds 2008 • Levi's Vintage Sundays 2008 • KKNK National Arts Festival 2008 • Kirstenbosch Winter concert Series 2007- 2008 • Africa Day festival- Company Gardens 2008 • Cape Town Festival - Company Gardens 2007, 2008 • Oude Libertas Amphitheatre Concerts 2005, 2008 • The Woordfeest 2007 in Stellenbosch • International Joy of Jazz 2006 • Heart 104.9’s Damn Fine Birthday Bash 2007 • Healthy Heritage festival 2007 • Tribute Concert to Gito Baloi 2006 in Maputo, Mozambique • Sekunjalo Jazz Concert 2006 - Baxter Theatre • International Festival of Chariots 2006 • Verao Amarelo International Festival in Maputo 2005 • Jazz on the Rocks 2005 at Oude Kraal • Salsa Festival 2005 at Signal Hill • Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival 2004 in Rome, Italy • North Sea Jazz Festival 2002

TUCAN TUCAN has performed at numerous corporate & private functions including:

• SANLAM dinner function at Cape Town International Jazz Festival at Westin Grand 2011 • Oasis Employee of the year award ceremony awards 2011 • Department of Transport Investors Conference Gala Dinner 2011 at CTICC • E-parliament conference gala dinner 2010 - Santon Convention Centre • Mayoral Reception 2010 - Green Point Stadium • ICLAM Delegates Gala Dinner 2010 • FIFA Final Draw Gala Dinner 2009 • WEF (World Economic Forum) Function 2009 • Tullow function 2009 • Petro SA function 2009 • Cape Town Past, Present and Future 2009 • KPMG - United Kingdom function at Mount Nelson 2009 • Africa Day private function- Cape Sun 2009 • Grand Parade function at Grand Arena 2008 • Capitec functions - 2008 and 2009 • Sanlam Cape Town International Festival function at Arabella Hotel 2008 • Vodacom mothers day -Waterfront 2007 • SABC News Function at Parliament 2007 • Nike Function- Two Oceans Marathon Awards 2007 • Mayors party 2006- 2007 CTICC • President cup Golf Awards 2006- Somerset West • Gary players Golf Awards 2006- Arabella Kleimond • NY Eve function at Commodore Hotel 2006- Waterfront • Pfeizer Awards Ceremony- Table Bay Hotel 2006 • Tourism International Association function- Moyo Restaurant 2006 • Commonwealth Educators Conference's -Moyo Restaurant 2006 • J&B Met 2005 & 2006 • Opening of the Cape Town International Convention Centre

MEDIA A firm favourite with Michell’s Plain music lovers, multi-culural band TUCAN TUCAN delighted once again and performed a number of new compositions including 'Make A difference'. Plainsman Mowbray town hall will reverbarate with Latin rhythms and salsa beats when TUCAN TUCAN and Salsa Candela take to the stage on Satruday... Tatler An upbeat, crossover communique jam-packed with a wealth of influences ranging from Latin-jazz to chacarera, marrabenta and hi-life, Make a difference is the result a brilliant cross-cultural exchange. Cape Times This band rocks. Actually, it’s more like they sing, dance, jive, groove, and jump for joy, just because they can. And although they handle some serious themes in their lyrics, you absolutely cannot feel blue listening to their songs. Die Son