Tapps Bandawe Explained

Tapiwa "Tapps" Bandawe is a Malawian record producer.^[1] He lived in South Africa for two years before returning to Malawi. He is credited for producing the music of popular Malawian singers, such as Lucky Dube, Brenda Fassie, Jozi (South Africa), 2Face (Nigeria), Nameless (Kenya), K’Millian (Zambia), Lucius Banda, Mlaka Maliro, Theo Thompson and Phyzix (Malawi)^[2] just to name a few. His studio is called Audio Vision Studio.^[3]

As a producer, Tapps is credited for helping the artist Tay Grin launch his hip-hop career by cutting the first Malawian Proudly African CD.^[1] He has also produced the song "Oh My Malawi" for Lucius Banda,^[4] and has worked with artists such as Maskal.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mission set for Mkandawire, Kapitapita comeback | Malawi news. https://web.archive.org/web/20101020121418/http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/mission-set-for-mkandawire-kapitapita-comeback.html. dead. October 20, 2010. October 20, 2010.
2. Web site: Shumba . Ano . Tapiwa Bandawe . Music in Africa.
3. Web site: Tay Grin returns with local touch | Malawi news, Malawi - NyasaTimes breaking online news source from Malawi. https://web.archive.org/web/20130107071511/http://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi/2013/01/02/tay-grin-returns-with-local-touch/. dead. January 7, 2013. January 7, 2013.
4. Web site: Biriwiri, Lucius impressed with Germany festival. https://web.archive.org/web/20110723221814/http://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1699:biriwiri-lucius-impressed-with-germany-festival&Itemid=214. dead. July 23, 2011. July 23, 2011.
5. Web site: Maskal's new video comes with a bang | Malawi news. https://web.archive.org/web/20101020121417/http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/maskal%E2%80%99s-new-video-comes-with-a-bang.html. dead. October 20, 2010. October 20, 2010.