Kwela Tebza

Kwela Tebza
Origin	Sandton, South Africa
Genres	Kwela
Years active	1996-present
Website	kwelatebza.com
Members	Mpho, Tebogo and Tshepo;

Kwela Tebza is a South African Kwela musical group of three brothers, Mpho, Tebogo, and Tshepo Lerole.[1] They play penny whistles.[2]

History

1996

The trio has been performing since 1996 and has published four albums to its name. The three Soweto-born brothers who make up the group are Tebogo,[3] Tshepo and Mpho.[4] They combine elements from Sophiatown and South African Jazz with contemporary beats and modern production techniques. The band claims that American actor Danny Glover is a fan.[5]

They have collaborated with South African artists including The Parlotones, Mahotela Queens, Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground, Sliqour, Mxo, Tuks, Mzekezeke, Khanyi Mbau,[6] Thembi Seete, Pro kid, Spikiri, Oskido Dj Mthepu and Winnie Khumalo.

The album Made In Africa is planned for release in 2015, and includes contributions from Femi Kuti, Salif Keita, Youssou N'Dour, Coldplay and Rihanna.[7]

Other work

Kwela Tebza is working on a reality television series Dream Builders to build homes for previously disadvantaged families and communities. The group have also worked to teach young people from 9 to 16 years old to play the penny whistle.

Discography

Kwela Tebza (1996)
6 Faces of Dr. Kwela (1999)
The Journey (2007)
King Kwela (2007)
Made In South Africa (2009)
Gauteng Made In South Africa/Reload (2009)
The Calling (2015)

Awards and nominations

Best Styled Group at the METRO FM Music Awards 2007
Best Adult Contemporary Album at the 2007 South African Music Awards
Best Collaboration and Best Single at the METRO FM Music Awards 2009
Best Styled at the Feather Awards 2010
Nominated Best Remix at the Channel O Music Video Awards 2010
Nominated Best Urban Pop Album at the 2011 South African Music Awards

References

Audacioustoni. "African Polo Cup". Just Curious Entertainment. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
Admin. "Kwela Tebza fight back over pennywhistle". City Press. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
Louise, McAuliffe. "Tebogo Lerole celebrates his birthday in style". Times Live. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
Bonginkosi, Tiwane. "It's luck for Kwela Tebza". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
"Loading..." (PDF). Africanafrican.com. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
Admin. "Khanyi's latest love drama". Drum. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
SHWASHWI. "Kwela Tebza rescued from brokeville". Sunday World. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

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[1] Audacioustoni. "African Polo Cup". Just Curious Entertainment. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2013.

[2] Admin. "Kwela Tebza fight back over pennywhistle". City Press. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2009.

[3] Louise, McAuliffe. "Tebogo Lerole celebrates his birthday in style". Times Live. Retrieved 21 June 2010.

[4] Bonginkosi, Tiwane. "It's luck for Kwela Tebza". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 25 October 2014.

[5] "Loading..." (PDF). Africanafrican.com. Retrieved 2 October 2017.

[6] Admin. "Khanyi's latest love drama". Drum. Retrieved 5 July 2013.

[7] SHWASHWI. "Kwela Tebza rescued from brokeville". Sunday World. Retrieved 16 October 2014.