Xiluva Album available online! - August 1, 2011
Tucan Tucan's album "XILUVA" is now available online!
You can purchase the whole album for $12,97 or individual tracks for $0,99 per track. Drop us a mail if you have any doubts!
TUCAN TUCAN: News
Tucan Tucan performing for DTI gala Dinner - July 12, 2011
Tucan Tucan had the privilege to take part at the Gala Dinner Show for the Department of Transport Investors Conference June 2011!
Tucan Tucan at FIFA events 2010 - August 12, 2010
Tucan Tucan enjoyed exceptional gigs at FIFA fan Park and Fan Jol as well as a fantastic concert at V&A waterfront on Uruguay Vs Netherlands Match! So much excitement in the air!!
Tucan Tucan featured in Sawubona Magazine - South African Airways - August, 2009
We have been delighted to received endless calls from fans and friends flying on SAA who read this WONDERFUL article on Tucan Tucan written by Richard Nwamba. Thanks a zillion to Mr Nwamba and SAA for this feature. The article couldn't possible have reflected our history, our music and our mission as a band in a better way.
"Tucan Tucan, a delicious South America Music Bird Seasoned with African Spices. Put simply, the music of Tucan Tucan is a delightful, amorphous mixture that refuses to be compartmentalised."
Ubuntu festival! Nelson Mandela Birthday celebration. - July 16, 2009
Tucan Tucan took part in the Ubuntu festival- Nelson Mandela's birthday celebration. The band was featured on Die Son Newspaper and at a CCFM Radio interview.
World Economic Forum - July 1, 2009
Tucan Tucan had the opportunity to perform at the World Economic Forum. We were the final act for the evening and had the pleasure to share the stage with artists such as Judith Sephuma and Freshly Ground.
Together with Afro pop artist SANGE, Tucan Tucan had dignitaries and heads of African States dance to our original music!
Tucan Tucan in Glamour and Gloria Movie! - June 1, 2009
Tucan Tucan had the wonderful opportunity to take part in the German movie Glamour and Gloria. This movie features Tucan Tucan performing our original songs: Miele, Kilombo and Be what you want!
Proyecto 34s - May 1, 2009
Our music reached Argentinian TV!
Yes, Track 'Esa Morena’ was chosen as the feature track for the TV add of Proyecto 34s, Theatre Exchange South Africa – Argentina. Track ‘Esa Morena’ and ‘Si yo pudiera’ is featured in their website too!
Campaign for Healing - March 27, 2009
Call on South Africans join in prayer
South African artists spearheaded a special day of prayer and reflection ahead of the upcoming national elections on April 22nd as part of their commitment to healing and building the nation.
Artists call on South Africans to join them in prayer and reflection ahead of National Election
This unparalleled event took place on March 20th, the day before Human Right’s Day. It saw the likes of Sibongile Khumalo, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Ringo Madlingozi, Lebo Mashile, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Tumi (of Tumi and the Volume), Simphiwe Dana, Gloria Bosman, Abigail Kubheka, Jabu Hlongwane, Zubz, Percy Ingle, Gcina Mhlophe, Sylvia Mdunyelwa, Busi Mhlongo, Tina Schouw, Frank Paco and Muriel Marco taking the lead in turning the nation’s attention to the need for healing.
Known as ‘Forgive and Be Forgiven’, this very special gathering fittingly took place at The Freedom Park, a 52-hectare site on Salvokop in Pretoria which was opened in late 2007 as a national and international icon of humanity and freedom.
The gathering gave ordinary South Africans the chance to join with their brothers and sisters across different racial, religious, political, social and economic boundaries and come together with one aim in mind: to act as a catalyst for people across the nation to forgive and be forgiven.
“The day offers us an opportunity to pray for release from the pain and hurt of the past. It’s about reclaiming our lost innocence and the greatness in our selves as a nation,” says Khumalo.
Adds Ashton Bodrick, Head of Marketing and Advocacy at The Freedom Park Trust, “We are partnering with the vision that was brought to us by Sibongile and her fellow artists because The Freedom Park is a place of healing for all South Africans.”
All artists involved in the ‘Forgive and Be Forgiven’ event are driven by the sense that putting the spotlight on spirituality can play a significant role in healing and taking South Africa into the light. In this, the initiative is reminiscent of the day in September 1992 when South Africans from all walks of life and all corners of the country stopped what they were doing at precisely noon, to take hands and pray for the future of the country.
“Seventeen years on, the challenges of that future are more than obvious to all of us and we believe we have a duty to stand up and do what we can to get all South Africans thinking again, as they did back in 1992, about what it means to be committed to a bright and beautiful future for this country,” Khumalo says.
The programme of events for March 20th saw the performance of a specially written song by Khumalo, Ringo, Tumi (of Tumi and the Volume), Zubz and Lebo Mashile. This song will serve as a leitmotif for an ongoing campaign to keep South Africa “forgiving and being forgiven”.
Says Ringo, “The song is very much intended to be a healing anthem for the country that can be used for generations to come.” To listen to the song click here
The March 20th event began with representatives from various faiths performing rituals and sessions according to their beliefs in the Isivivane area of The Freedom Park. It has been chosen for the inter-faith ceremonies because of its standing as a resting place for the spirits of those who died in the struggles for humanity and freedom.
The main session of the day’s proceedings started at 17:00 and took place at Sikhumbuto – a place of remembrance for those who have died and also a place for invoking their assistance in current and future affairs. All those gathered were asked to make symbolic gestures of cleansing at the entrance to Sikhumbuto, and were then be led in prayer by the representatives of the different faiths that make up South Africa. The releasing of white balloons, lighting of candles and drumming also took part of the ceremony.
‘Forgive and Be Forgiven’ is supported by SAMRO with other artists and organisations expected to join over the coming weeks.
South African artists spearheaded a special day of prayer and reflection ahead of the upcoming national elections on April 22nd as part of their commitment to healing and building the nation.
Artists call on South Africans to join them in prayer and reflection ahead of National Election
This unparalleled event took place on March 20th, the day before Human Right’s Day. It saw the likes of Sibongile Khumalo, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Ringo Madlingozi, Lebo Mashile, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Tumi (of Tumi and the Volume), Simphiwe Dana, Gloria Bosman, Abigail Kubheka, Jabu Hlongwane, Zubz, Percy Ingle, Gcina Mhlophe, Sylvia Mdunyelwa, Busi Mhlongo, Tina Schouw, Frank Paco and Muriel Marco taking the lead in turning the nation’s attention to the need for healing.
Known as ‘Forgive and Be Forgiven’, this very special gathering fittingly took place at The Freedom Park, a 52-hectare site on Salvokop in Pretoria which was opened in late 2007 as a national and international icon of humanity and freedom.
The gathering gave ordinary South Africans the chance to join with their brothers and sisters across different racial, religious, political, social and economic boundaries and come together with one aim in mind: to act as a catalyst for people across the nation to forgive and be forgiven.
“The day offers us an opportunity to pray for release from the pain and hurt of the past. It’s about reclaiming our lost innocence and the greatness in our selves as a nation,” says Khumalo.
Adds Ashton Bodrick, Head of Marketing and Advocacy at The Freedom Park Trust, “We are partnering with the vision that was brought to us by Sibongile and her fellow artists because The Freedom Park is a place of healing for all South Africans.”
All artists involved in the ‘Forgive and Be Forgiven’ event are driven by the sense that putting the spotlight on spirituality can play a significant role in healing and taking South Africa into the light. In this, the initiative is reminiscent of the day in September 1992 when South Africans from all walks of life and all corners of the country stopped what they were doing at precisely noon, to take hands and pray for the future of the country.
“Seventeen years on, the challenges of that future are more than obvious to all of us and we believe we have a duty to stand up and do what we can to get all South Africans thinking again, as they did back in 1992, about what it means to be committed to a bright and beautiful future for this country,” Khumalo says.
The programme of events for March 20th saw the performance of a specially written song by Khumalo, Ringo, Tumi (of Tumi and the Volume), Zubz and Lebo Mashile. This song will serve as a leitmotif for an ongoing campaign to keep South Africa “forgiving and being forgiven”.
Says Ringo, “The song is very much intended to be a healing anthem for the country that can be used for generations to come.” To listen to the song click here
The March 20th event began with representatives from various faiths performing rituals and sessions according to their beliefs in the Isivivane area of The Freedom Park. It has been chosen for the inter-faith ceremonies because of its standing as a resting place for the spirits of those who died in the struggles for humanity and freedom.
The main session of the day’s proceedings started at 17:00 and took place at Sikhumbuto – a place of remembrance for those who have died and also a place for invoking their assistance in current and future affairs. All those gathered were asked to make symbolic gestures of cleansing at the entrance to Sikhumbuto, and were then be led in prayer by the representatives of the different faiths that make up South Africa. The releasing of white balloons, lighting of candles and drumming also took part of the ceremony.
‘Forgive and Be Forgiven’ is supported by SAMRO with other artists and organisations expected to join over the coming weeks.
J & B met - March 27, 2009
“Glitz and Glam”, yes! it was all about the razzle dazzle this year @ the J & B Met! Check pictures of the Tucanas looking absolutely stunning wearing the latest designs from SLATE BOUTIQUE
Golden Horn Award winner! - February 9, 2009
Muriel Marco (Tucan Tucan's co-founder) and Ghalik Jacobs won the Golden Horn - SAFTA awards for best music composition for film (Confessions of a Gambler). Tucan Tucan' track Slow Jam and Conga Loca were featured in this film!
Tucan Tucan in Namibia - August 23, 2008
Our trip to Nambia was a wonderful experience we won't easily forget!!! The people from Nambia showed us unpaired hospitality. warmth and appreciation for our music.
The band enjoyed multiple radio and TV interviews and one of our shows will be broadcast in its entirely by the National Namibian TV channel.
Here are some newspaper articles featuring the band:
The band enjoyed multiple radio and TV interviews and one of our shows will be broadcast in its entirely by the National Namibian TV channel.
Here are some newspaper articles featuring the band:
Tucan Tucan excites Grahamstown - July 8, 2008
Tucan Tucan has got the following review in SAMRO website:
Posted on 08 July 2008 - 09:30
http://www.samro.org.za/index.pl/tucan_tucan_excites_grahamstown
"Tucan Tucan, an eight-piece Afro-tropical world music band from Cape Town, was in its element at the Standard Bank Jazz Festival this past week, so much so that they enjoyed a 40-minute live broadcast coverage from one of the public broadcaster's talk radio stations.
The focus was drawn to members of the octet, who include Frank Paco (drummer/percussionist); Muriel Marco (pianist); Buddy Wells (saxophonist); Xixel Langa (vocalist); Angelo Syster (guitarist); Helder Gonzaga (bassist);Cindy Gibbons (vocalist) and Texito Langa (percussionist/drummer). These individuals happen to be SAMRO authors and composers in their own right.
It was each member's ability to play with impressive independence, yet still maintain tight interactions with the other instruments, that left the audience in awe.
By all accounts, the audience felt as if they could leap on to the stage and join the band but, had to be content with applauding uproariously.
Posted on 08 July 2008 - 09:30
http://www.samro.org.za/index.pl/tucan_tucan_excites_grahamstown
"Tucan Tucan, an eight-piece Afro-tropical world music band from Cape Town, was in its element at the Standard Bank Jazz Festival this past week, so much so that they enjoyed a 40-minute live broadcast coverage from one of the public broadcaster's talk radio stations.
The focus was drawn to members of the octet, who include Frank Paco (drummer/percussionist); Muriel Marco (pianist); Buddy Wells (saxophonist); Xixel Langa (vocalist); Angelo Syster (guitarist); Helder Gonzaga (bassist);Cindy Gibbons (vocalist) and Texito Langa (percussionist/drummer). These individuals happen to be SAMRO authors and composers in their own right.
It was each member's ability to play with impressive independence, yet still maintain tight interactions with the other instruments, that left the audience in awe.
By all accounts, the audience felt as if they could leap on to the stage and join the band but, had to be content with applauding uproariously.
Tucan Tucan and Grahamstown Jazz Festival - July 6, 2008
We are glad to share with you that Tucan Tucan enjoyed 2 FULL HOUSE SHOWS and an overwhealming response at the Standard Bank Jazz
Festival in Grahamstown last week.
SA Fm broadcast our live show for
the entire 40 minutes last Saturday on the Ike Phatla's Jazz Show
covering the Grahamstown Festival.
Rhodes Music Radio, SA FM and Cue Magazine / Newspaper interviewed
the band.
Festival in Grahamstown last week.
SA Fm broadcast our live show for
the entire 40 minutes last Saturday on the Ike Phatla's Jazz Show
covering the Grahamstown Festival.
Rhodes Music Radio, SA FM and Cue Magazine / Newspaper interviewed
the band.
Slow Jam and Conga Loca included on Baileys Salsa CD Compilation - July 2, 2008
Yes!!
Tracks SLOW JAM and CONGA LOCA have also been included in the Baileys Salsa CD compilation 2008.
Tracks SLOW JAM and CONGA LOCA have also been included in the Baileys Salsa CD compilation 2008.
Hold on included on Fair Lady Compilation CD - July 1, 2008
We are proud to share with you that our track HOLD ON has been included on the Fair Lady compilation CD.
Confessions of a Gambler - April 10, 2008
Tucan Tucan's tracks Slow Jam and Conga Loca have been featured on Confessions of a Gambler movie premiered last week in Cape Town. This movie has got a 4 STAR rating and is to be shown in the UEA, North America, Spain and South Africa movie circuits. Congratulations to Muriel Marco and Ghalik Jacobs for having done a great job in the original scoring of the movie!!!
PEOPLE'S POST ARTICLE ON TUCAN TUCAN-Esa Morena- FINALIST - February 21, 2008
CHECK OUT THE LATEST ARTICLE ON TUCAN TUCAN BY PEOPLE'S POST.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO NINA HARVEY FOR THE WONDERFUL ARTICLE!!!
"... Tucan Tucan most recent achievements comes in the form of a place in the finals in the International Sogwriting Competition (ISC) in the World Music category for its song Esa Morena. Esa Morena is sung in Spanish by Muriel Marco and Frank Paco and combines elements of Kwasa Kwasa and Latin. ..This song will have you jumping to your feet and searching the dance floor for the nearest available partner..."
"Let Tucan Tucan do what it does best by bringing the rhythm of the music into your life!"
THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO NINA HARVEY FOR THE WONDERFUL ARTICLE!!!
"... Tucan Tucan most recent achievements comes in the form of a place in the finals in the International Sogwriting Competition (ISC) in the World Music category for its song Esa Morena. Esa Morena is sung in Spanish by Muriel Marco and Frank Paco and combines elements of Kwasa Kwasa and Latin. ..This song will have you jumping to your feet and searching the dance floor for the nearest available partner...""Let Tucan Tucan do what it does best by bringing the rhythm of the music into your life!"
ESA MORENA - FINALIST - February 4, 2008
TUCAN TUCAN's song ' ESA MORENA' IS NOW FINALIST IN THE INTERNATIONAL SONG WRITING COMPETITION in the world music category.
The finalists
were chosen from over 15,000 entrants from all over the world, making
this an extraordinary achievement on TUCAN TUCAN's part.
A HUGE FAVOUR!!!!!!
We will HIGHLY appreciate if you can cast your vote on us.
You just have to log into
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/PVWelcome2007.htm Click on the highlighted "here" to listen to the finalists' songs and
to cast your vote. Once the list appears, look for ESA MORENA and
VOTE.
You can also tell your friends and family about it. THANK YOU VERY
MUCH!
The finalists
were chosen from over 15,000 entrants from all over the world, making
this an extraordinary achievement on TUCAN TUCAN's part.
A HUGE FAVOUR!!!!!!
We will HIGHLY appreciate if you can cast your vote on us.
You just have to log into
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/PVWelcome2007.htm Click on the highlighted "here" to listen to the finalists' songs and
to cast your vote. Once the list appears, look for ESA MORENA and
VOTE.
You can also tell your friends and family about it. THANK YOU VERY
MUCH!
ONLINE REVIEWS! - January 30, 2008
Great online reviews/features on TUCAN TUCAN!
Thanks to the Overtone team for the cool write up on the band's
performance the 4th Jan at the V&A Waterfront. Check it out!
http://overtone.co.za/musicblog/on-your-feet-with-tucan-tucan/2008/01/15/
Thanks to Dex for coming to our performance in Muizenberg and
featuring our pics on his website! Check it out!
http://whatsonsa.co.za/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1109&Itemid=60
Tucan Tucan is now featured on:
http://www.capetowntalks.info/CapeTownMusic.html Thanks Mike Jansen!
Tucan tucan is also featured on:
http://capetownnatural.blogspot.com/2008/01/jazzathon-2008.html
Thanks to the Overtone team for the cool write up on the band's
performance the 4th Jan at the V&A Waterfront. Check it out!
http://overtone.co.za/musicblog/on-your-feet-with-tucan-tucan/2008/01/15/
Thanks to Dex for coming to our performance in Muizenberg and
featuring our pics on his website! Check it out!
http://whatsonsa.co.za/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1109&Itemid=60
Tucan Tucan is now featured on:
http://www.capetowntalks.info/CapeTownMusic.html Thanks Mike Jansen!
Tucan tucan is also featured on:
http://capetownnatural.blogspot.com/2008/01/jazzathon-2008.html
Conga Loca and Slow Jam premiered!! - January 29, 2008
Conga Loca and Slow Jam are soundtracks for the controvertial movie 'Confessions of a Gambler'. This movie has premiered in Dubai with GREAT REVIEWS and will be showing in South African - Cinema Nouveau circuit and American cinemas in 2008!!
Discover the local music scene with multicultural Jazz band Tucan Tucan - December, 2007
THANK YOU VERY MUCH to EMMA AND PHILIPA for giving TUCAN TUCAN the opportunity to share our fun hang out spots around Cape Town with the Cape Etc Readers!
TUCAN TUCAN MUSIC ONLINE - November 9, 2007
Xiluba Music has independently secure distribution not only with Musica and Look and listen country wide but also with the following stores online:
Cdbaby.com
Payplay.fm
Emusic.com
It will be SOON available at
other major online stores such as i-tunes, best buy and wippit. Stay tuned!
Cdbaby.com
Payplay.fm
Emusic.com
It will be SOON available at
other major online stores such as i-tunes, best buy and wippit. Stay tuned!