Tidal Waves
After 12 years and 5 albums, Tidal Waves are considered the hardest working reggae band in South Africa, often playing over 100 shows a year.
The band write and perform original reggae music with blues, mbaqanga and rock influences. They are renowned for performing in English, Afrikaans, Setswana and Tshivhenda.
— musicinafrica.net
Rapolotiki
Music video for 'Rapolotiki' by original Jozi based reggae band Tidal Waves. This song is about political corruption. While the people are starving, 'rapolotiki o jele tiki' - a politician ate the money.
This video was written and directed by Andy Davis, cameras Jolene Cartmill & Adrian Charles, animation by Earl @ Juju Productions, illustration by Kronk, editing by Jolene Cartmill, production Fixer Film
Money
Tidal Waves performing “Money” at Sofar Johannesburg on June 26th, 2014.
Kia Ora
Tidal Waves' song thanking New Zealanders for their hospitality used as as promo video of a music festival.