BlackByrd

BlackByrd
Origin	Cape Town, South Africa
Genres	Rock, alternative rock, post-punk
Years active	2012–present
Labels	EMI
Associated acts	La Vuvuzela
Website	blackbyrd.co.za
Members	Tarryn Lamb Tamsyn Maker Axene Chaberski-Loubser
Past members	Samantha Heldsinger

BlackByrd is a South Africa pop trio from Cape Town. Formed in 2012, the group currently consists of Tarryn Lamb, Axene Chaberski-Loubser and Tamsyn Maker. BlackByrd’s sound is firmly rooted in pop-country with ballads about love and heartbreak. The band formed after Tarryn Lamb posted an advert on Gumtree in 2012, looking for other musicians to start an all-girl group. Within a couple of months, they were signed by EMI and released their debut album Strong.

BlackByrd have released 2 studio albums and have performed as opening acts for international artist, such as Mike and the Mechanics, Patrizio Luanne and Jamiroquai. They have won 2 South African Music Awards for their albums, including Best Duo or Group Award.

References

• http://www.mylowveld.com/blog/blackbyrd-home-album-review/
• http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2012/09/28/this-blackbyrd-is-flying-high
• http://www.thesouthafrican.com/meet-vivacious-south-african-pop-trio-blackbyrd/
• http://www.5seasons.co.za/artists/blackbyrd/
• http://www.topbilling.com/lifestyle/blog-interview-with-la-vuvuzela-.html?blog=34
• http://www.live-bands.co.za/celebrity-original-bands/la-vuvuzela-celebrity-original-band.htm
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• http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/worldcup/3016861/Meet-horn-stars-La-Vuvuzela.html