BRIAN TEMBA

BRIAN TEMBA

Although you may not think you have heard the name Brian Temba before, you will have heard his voice. Brian Temba started his career in his native homeland South Africa, where he sang for the likes of Jonathan Butler and Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela and Brian both come from the Tembu Xhosa tribe. Brian is now based in London where he has lived for the past 8 years.

With the likes of Amy Winehouse and Adele being celebrated for their great soulful sounds there has never been a more opportune moment for a male counterpart. Brian Temba is like a phoenix rising waving his own flag for the UK and delivering solid songs that touch your heart and move your feet.

Brian Temba's first single “Dominoes” displays classic guitar riffs and haunting strings while delivering emotive lyrics which capture the very essence of surrendering all when you have no place to turn. “Dominoes” with its vintage feel was produced by Steve Anthony formally one part of the great production outfit Blacksmith. (Lemar, Jamiroquai Craig David)

Due to Brian's background it was expected of him to make a living on the crime ridden streets of Pretoria but he had a once in a life time opportunity in 2000, Brian was part of the original cast for Disney's The Lion King in LA.

The success of his LA performance led to Disney promoting him to the role of Simba in London's West End run of the show. Since he left in 2005, Brian has been working on his debut album and he now has a story to tell because men where he grew up have not experienced this type of journey.

Brian says “It's a crazy and amazing time for me right now. I finally get to sing and write the kind of songs I have always wanted. I am influenced by a mixture of music from gospel classics like Kim Burrell to old soul greats like Stevie Wonder.”

The debut album “Something Better” will be release

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/briantemba#ixzz0w7fSZ6ZE
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/something-better/id370200670