The EP marks Tunde's first solo project since leaving Lighthouse Family.
Tunde Baiyew, former member of the multi-platinum selling Lighthouse Family, has released an EP. Tando & The Troubadour EP 1featuring South Africa's top artists.
The EP is Baiyewu's first solo project since leaving Lighthouse Family.
The project, which will be released on November 1, includes collaborations with South African artists such as Zonke, Vusi Mahlasela, PJ Powers and the Drakensberg Boys' Choir.
talk to The CitizenBaiyew revealed that the idea to collaborate with South African artists came to him during a conversation with a friend.
“South Africa actually chose me! I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, listening to iconic artists like Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba.
“When a friend from Cape Town asked if I would like to do a duet with a South African artist, a light bulb went off in my head,” he said.
The first track on the EP is Bill Withers' version. lean on mefeaturing award-winning Sonke.
“Zonke was the first to agree to this project, and her voice gave the song so much depth,” Baiyew said.
Regarding the second song, saw the lightBaiyew teamed up with South African legend Vusi Mahlasela.
above i need youBy Yew will be joined by PJ Powers and the Drakensberg Boys' Choir.
“This song perfectly expresses my feelings about the dissolution of an old relationship. I'm sure many people can relate to it,” he said.
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Tunde Baiyew’s South Africa performance plan
Mr. Baiyeu said, Tando & The Troubadour EP1 A music show to South Africa is scheduled soon.
He last performed in South Africa a few months ago at a jazz festival in Cape Town.
“The reception has been amazing. It's one thing to make a record to be heard online or on vinyl, but it's something special to experience it live. All of our live shows so far have received warm feedback. I am receiving.”
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