Tidal Waves Newsletter

Tidal Waves have returned home after touring nationwide throughout December, launching their fifth album entitled "Manifesto". In addition to performing a packed schedule of music venues in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Port St Johns, East London and Cape Town, Tidal Waves were invited to perform as part of the line-up at the Peace Party Festival at Peace of Eden Farm in Knysna, and was also selected for the MK 4de Avontoer from 26 Dec - 2 Jan 2010. What a month!

Southern Pulse is proud to announce that Tidal Waves will be kicking off their Manifesto Album Launch Tour on the 25th November 2009 with artists like Captain Stu, Voodoo Child, 7th Son, The Little Kings, Napalma and many more, to ensure that the crowd is skanking in unison this summer.

Tidal Waves, being one of the most respected bands in our country, write and perform original reggae music with traditional African music influences. The sound of the music remains original reggae with strong rock, ska and blues influences throughout all their albums, with their message conveyed in more than 3 languages, including Afrikaans, Tshivhenda and Setswana.

“The most striking thing about the new Tidal Waves album, Manifesto, is the sheer range of musical styles they manage to incorporate into their reggae groove. From kwela to boeremusiek to old 1950s style Jamaican ska via Sophiatown swing, mbaqanga, goema and rock - all fleshing out a reggae backbone.”

Andy Davis, Mahala Magazine

Read the full album review here: http://www.mahala.co.za/music/geen-babylon-gedagte-hier/

Tidal Waves are honest and hard working with an original sound and irie vibes. Because of this they have some of the most ardent, die-hard fans and supporters in the SA music industry. 2009 marks the Tidal Waves 10-year Anniversary – a decade of “heart reggae” and spellbinding live performances!

Be sure to catch them at one of the following venues this summer for a high energy show and an anthem to be sung by the world - ‘Original Music for Original People!’

Manifesto and Muzik an de Method will be on sale at all shows for only R100.00

The Manifesto National launch tour will start in Pretoria and follow through to the coast of South Africa: