Thabang Zwane - Kruna and Musician - Johannesburg
 

Kruna, also known as Thabang Zwane, comes from Thokoza which is part of the Ekurhuleni Metro. The name Kruna is a phonetic spelling of the noun Crooner. His music embraces the meaning of this word completely.

Kruna’s musical style in the album “Khula”, released under SonyMusic/Hands-On productions, is a fusion between R’n’b and African Jazz largely influenced by urban youth genres such as Hip Hop and a touch of Kwaito. The lyrics in vernacular are delivered by a smooth melodic voice and harmonies with a distinct African signature, touching the soul like a crooner is supposed to.

Airplay

Since the release of the album “Khula”, late 2007, Kruna’s song “Nunu” featuring Kwesta has been receiving massive airplay on Gauteng’s biggest Youth station , Y-FM.

While the song “Ulubambo Lwami” became a hit on Kaya-FM and Umhlobo Wenene FM where it made it to their Top 30 charts.

The music on the album has been enjoyed on Ukhozi FM, Lesedi FM, Inkwenkwezi FM and many others. With the song “Gijima”, an inspirational choral classic adapted with an up-tempo funky feel, resonating well with the listeners.

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Chart Topper:

The song “Ulubambo Lwami” made it to the KayaFM SA Top 10 and KayaFM Top 30 Music charts, where it reached the top 5 in both charts. It was featured in number 41 in the Top 100 Love Songs of all time for the competition “Two Strangers and a Wedding”. Hence making it to the Album of the Week showcase on the station.

The song “Ulubambo Lwami” continued to be a hit on other stations, including Umhlobo Wenene FM where it made it to their Top 30

chart as well.

The song “Gijima” has been on Lesedi FM’s Top30 charts for more than 4 weeks.

Early in the year 2009 the song “Nunu” made it to the MetroFM

Top40 Music countdown.

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Live Performances

To comprehend the delightfulness of Kruna’s music is to see him perform live.

 Kruna has performed at the Springs Civic Theatre Jazz Festival, held in December 2007, alongside Nana Coyote, Babsie Mlangeni and Joe Nina.

He was invited to perform in the Ekurhuleni Youth Day Celebration Concert in June 2008, where he shared the stage  with Shwi no

Mthekhala, Skwatta Kamp and Chomee.

Kruna was one of the main acts that gave a stunning performance in the Ekurhuleni Woman’s Day Celebrations on 31 August 2008, he shared the stage with Lira, Zamajobe, Sphokazi amongst others. 

And Kruna has appeared twice on the popular TV music show “LIVE” aired on SABC1 to perform live. Kruna’s music video “Ulubambo Lwami/Gijima” has been voted as being “HOT” by viewers of the very same TV show “Live”. 

He was also invited by SAICA(South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) to perform on their Thuthuka Supplementary Education Project Launch. Where he delighted the Students,Parents and SAICA representatives who attended the event, with his captive and energetic stage presence.

International Release

The song ”Gijima Mfana” from the current album “Khula” made it to the three disc compiliation called Africa-Eine Musikalische Reise Zwischen Tradition Und Neuzeit   released by SonyBMG in Germany, year 2008. In the compiliation Kruna is featured alongside Miriam Makeba, Youssu N’Dour, Angelique Kidjo, Lira and many more.

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Thabang Zwane - Kruna and Musician - Johannesburg