Tananas
Sign in to saveTananas (pronounced tuh-naa-nuhs) is a South African band formed in 1987. Originally it consisted of Gito Baloi (bass and vocals), Ian Herman (drums and percussion) and Steve Newman (acoustic guitar). First recorded by the independent label Shifty Records, Tananas combined jazz, Mozambican salsa and township jive (or mbaqanga). They released eight albums, the last two on the Sony label.
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- Musical artist.name
- Tananas
- Musical artist.background
- group_or_band
- Musical artist.origin
- South Africa
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1987–1993
- Musical artist.genre
- Jazz-fusion
- Musical artist.label
- Gallo, Sony
- Musical artist.current_members
- Steve NewmanGito Baloi Ian Herman
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- musical group
- Has part
- Gito Baloi
- Genre
- jazz
- Country of origin
- South Africa
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Tananas (pronounced tuh-naa-nuhs) is a South African band formed in 1987. Originally it consisted of Gito Baloi (bass and vocals), Ian Herman (drums and percussion) and Steve Newman (acoustic guitar). First recorded by the independent label Shifty Records, Tananas combined jazz, Mozambican salsa and township jive (or mbaqanga). They released eight albums, the last two on the Sony label.
Tananas built a loyal following in their home country from the late 1980s, and performed at WOMAD festivals around the world. They worked individually or as a band with Paul Simon and Sting, and shared stages with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Suzanne Vega and Youssou N'dour.