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Sibu

About Me

I was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, into a very musical family, where both parents were musical. My mother was a church choir conductor, she sang in the family group and she played the guitar. I started singing on stage, with my mother, when I was about 3yrs and I joined my mother's youth choir at the age of 5. I started school at the age of 4, at Nichols Lower primary, went on to Maritzburg Christian School, Pelham and Pietermaritzburg Girl's High School. After high School, I went to University of Durban - Westville, where I did my BCom Law degree.I have always known that I wanted to sing for the rest of my life. The day I knew for sure, was when I was singing at church and people’s response was so warming, that confirmed it. I grew up listening to a whole range of people and I can not say who specifically inspires me.I listen mainly to gospel and jazz. I practice, and sing along to every song I know. My best performance was at my friends wedding and my worst was another friend ‘s wedding. The most interesting place where I have performed was at the first lady's party. The one thing that made me decide to finally follow my dream, was my passion to inspire and to connect with people’s emotions. I believe that music is medicine to sooth souls.I am a born again Christian and believe my music is part of God's purpose for my life.If you would like to download single tracks or full album please go to www.itunes.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 07/01/2006
Band Website: www.barkingbare.com
Band Members: Sibu and Band featured on album: Thami Mahlobo - keys, organ, synth Dave Birch - lead guitar Philani Ngidi - bass Bruce Baker - drums Mali Sewell - drums Melvin Peters - piano Philipp Maier - keys, synth, strings, drum prog. Siswe Magwaza - lead/backing vocals Khanysile Mvubu - backing vocals Connie Mtheku - backing vocals All lyrics written by Norman May All musical arrangements by Thami Mahlobo
Influences: Wide and varied
Sounds Like: A truly appealing mix of gospel, jazz, soulful ballads, a touch of pop and a hint of Africa, engaging love, pain and destiny - music to touch your soul.
Record Label: Barking Bare Products c.c.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

With His Help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-DQvakFykk
Posted by on Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:48:00 GMT

With His Help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-DQvakFykk
Posted by on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:42:00 GMT

With His Help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-DQvakFykk
Posted by on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:34:00 GMT

My Debut Album

Take a listen to samples from my Debut Album coming to you from the rainbow nation, Sunny South Africa!  Available for download from www.itunes.com , single tracks or full album.
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jan 2006 01:37:00 GMT