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Tangent

TANGENT - The Sound Of Multi Cultural Aotearoa

About Me

Tangent are a one of kind band hailing from Auckland city in Aotearoa. There is no easy way to explain the music they play, hence the name. They are always going off on one. They prefer to be known as a band that plays cool music that you can dance to.Never ones to shy away from stating their mind, Tangent's message is to spread unity and peace in the world. Throw out all the bullshit, meaningless hatreds and prejudices and try and get along and have fun. They live this as a multicultural band with members from Maori, Croat, Serb, Irish, Scottish and English blood. Altogether as Kiwis. Kia Kaha! Also the deep lyrics of Kelly Kahukiwa help convey that message with songs about corrupt politicians, love, peace and lost promise to name a few.All the members have a huge experience, playing in other bands such as: Batucada Sound Machine, One Million Dollars, dDub, the WBC, The Rodger Fox Big Band, Flying Squad, Santiago, Roofdog, The Brassouls, the Shades, House of Shem, Ardijah, Don McGlashan, AK Samba and Band Latina.Having formed 4 years ago with the core group of Nick, Vuk and Alex, the whanau has increased in size and popularity. They've played to large audiences at Rakinos, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 4:20 / Rising Sun and The Khuja Lounge. They are an integral part of Thank Funk Its Friday. Tangent has played in support of One Million Dollars, Batucada Sound Machine and Odessa.This summer Tangent has taken it to the great outdoors - at The Tairua Pohutukawa Festival, Auckland City's Music In Parks, Groove in the Park and Shore Sounds.Their debut EP is in production right now. Keep you eyes and ears peeled for these guys, no doubt you will get addicted to the funky flava of the Tangent.Peace

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Member Since: 12/21/2005
Band Members: [Vocals/Tenor Sax - Kelly Kahukiwa] [Vocals - Ange Saunders][Guitar - Andy Smith][Keys - Vuk Tomic][Bass - Alex Urlich][Percussion - Ben Anderson][Drums - Nick Williams][Trumpet - Finn Scholes]
Influences: Just a few of the many bands that have influenced the band : Trinity Roots, Ozomatli, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zep, Earth Wind and Fire, The Meters, Ojos De Brujo, Bamboleo, Kultur Shock, Ekaterina Velika, Leb I Sol, Yes, David Bowie, Thelonious Monk, Fat Freddys Drop, Nacao Zumbi, Prince and many others
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Breaking up is hard to do

After four years, we have decided to part ways.  We'd like to invite you to celebrate new beginnings with us on May 24 at Rakinos.  If you played with Tangent along this journey - get on tha...
Posted by Tangent on Fri, 02 May 2008 07:14:00 PST

Welcome Ange!

Hi friends, as usual in tangent land - life is changing direction. We would like to thank Esther for her years of hard work and the professionalism that she shared with us. We wish her all the best i...
Posted by Tangent on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:41:00 PST

EP

Hey Peeps. We are posting our whole EP on the site as of NOW!!! These are the mixed versions, unmastered and stuff so don't smash us if things change later.Have a good one.L8Rzthe bAsStIcLe...
Posted by Tangent on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:05:00 PST

Updates.....

hi tangent whanau we've had a busy old time recenly, funkin to the masses.  We played at Air NZ Fashion Week, Thank Funk It's Friday, Big Day In and at 420 - thanks to R Records. We have one more...
Posted by Tangent on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:00:00 PST

Leigh Sawmill

Kia Ora whanau we're really excited to be playng up at the Sawmill again and  it's choice how many of our friends are planning on coming up. if you are planning on coming up let us know and we'll...
Posted by Tangent on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:51:00 PST

we're back!!!

Kia Ora Tangent whanau.  Due to popular demand we are back in action, with shows coming up at Khuja and the Leigh Sawmill.  We'd love to see our brothers and sisters getting down.  So c...
Posted by Tangent on Tue, 29 May 2007 10:33:00 PST

Sneak Peek

Hi everyone. Due to constant pressure from the band I have been forced to put up one of our unfinished songs, Mafia, for you to listen to. Basically it is unmixed and has lots of junk on the tracks (s...
Posted by Tangent on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:45:00 PST

Thankyou Family

Hey everyone. We have to give a big fat thankyou to all our friends and family that came down to Rakinos last night. So if you were there and you aren't one of our friends or family, you are now!!!!It...
Posted by Tangent on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:59:00 PST

Summer's coming, Yayyy, FuNs

'Sup peeps.I haven't written anything on here for a while so I thought I'd chuck down some thoughts.First some news. Tangent has started recording for our new 4 track Ep. It'll be our first release an...
Posted by Tangent on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:56:00 PST

Songs are not working?????

Hi. For some reason our songs are not working. Sorry to anybody that wanted to listen and couldn't. I'll try reupload them when I can but apparently myspace is trying to upload too many songs at the m...
Posted by Tangent on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 04:19:00 PST