Band Profile: Blackbyrd

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BlackByrd, is one of South Africa’s top recording bands, having successfully crossed over into both the English and Afrikaans Market, with a record number of 7 number 1 singles after their debut album, “Strong” reaching Gold status. They’ve not only enjoyed tremendous success performing in the country’s top musical events like “Afrikaans is Groot”, “Skouspel”, “Jacaranda Day” and “Kday”. Blackbyrd also performed as the opening act for the International Band, Mike and the Mechanics, Jamiroquai, as well as the Italian crooner Patrizio Buanne. “Our music, inspired by pop music with a touch of country, allows us create catchy melodies along with 3 or 4 chords and the truth”.

Their name, inspired by the Beatles classic, “BlackBird”, along with their strong sense of purpose in wanting to spread positivity, love and light through their music, makes them a force to be reckoned with.


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