BlackByrd

BlackByrd
Origin	Cape Town, South Africa
Genres	pop music, adult contemporary
Years active	2012–present
Labels	EMI
Members	Tarryn Lamb Tamsyn Maker Axene Chaberski
Past members	Samantha Heldsinger
Website	blackbyrd.co.za

BlackByrd is a South Africa pop trio from Cape Town. Formed in 2012, the group currently consists of Tarryn Lamb, Axene Chaberski 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 two studio albums and have performed as opening acts for international artist, such as Mike + The Mechanics, Patrizio Buanne and Jamiroquai. They have won two South African Music Awards for their albums, including Best Duo or Group Award.

References

• "BlackByrd | Album Review | Home". Mylowveld.com. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
• Andrea Nagel (28 September 2012). "This BlackByrd is flying high". Times LIVE. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
• Villiers, Basheerah De. "Meet vivacious South African pop trio, BlackByrd". The South African. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
• "Gigster - musicians, comedians, celebs, corporate, wedding and party entertainers to hire". 5seasons.co.za. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
• "Interview with La Vuvuzela". Topbilling.com. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
• "La Vuvuzela Book La Vuvuzela, Celebrity Original Band". Live-bands.co.za. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
• Vomo, Munyaradzi (24 October 2012). "BlackByrd all set to soar to stardom". IOL.co.za. Retrieved 11 May 2016.