TANNER WAREHAM
SONG WRITER • LIVE LOOP ARTIST
Dive into the captivating world of Durban's own Tanner Wareham, one of the country's sought after entertainers, specializing as a one man band and loop artist. Tanner has captivated diverse audiences by bringing to life songs and sounds they love and channeling it through his unique blend of afro-acoustic dance and pop as well creating original pieces inspired by God and his home country.
BIO
Tanner Wareham is a singer/songwriter from Durban, South Africa and one of the country’s most technically gifted loop artists and sought after entertainers for the way he replicates the experience of a full band live as solo artist. He has the unique ability to perform any genre, create unique upbeat covers, perform in multiple languages (his knack for local SA languages being one of his most noteable talents) and has a diverse quota of original music which allows to him to entertain crowds of any age, interest and culture. His music is foremost upbeat and feel good and stems from influences including reggae, funk, African pop dance and gospel, the music also exhibits many references to his faith being a worship leader in his church. He has made a name for himself channelling the spirit and feel of his home country South Africa, an example is his ever popular song Hakuna Matata - a patriotic celebration of his home and Africa as a whole, this has seen him become a go to for South Africans and others at home and abroad as he travels locally and internationally performing for a host of private clients, corporate entities and at public spectacles including concerts, festivals, cultural rallies, television and sporting events. He has had songs chart on as well as top many local radio stations with his biggest song on Spotify being Bitterman (which has also gained him a large number of listeners in the US, UK and EU). Keep an eye out for the announcement of his 2026 Euro Tour.
MY STORY
Prodigal prodigy and neighbourhood good-guy, Tanner Wareham is a Durban oke who is partial to the blue sea, a sing-a-long song, and a cold beer.
Tanner’s story began where the ocean meets the sand. At age five he was kicking into rock n roll piano and, soon after, the lad was strumming a guitar; enthused by the work of seminal artists including Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley. Drawing influence from the likes of Mendelssohn and Beethoven, ol’ Tan dreamt of being a great classical pianist.
Down the road, our friend Tanner became an inspired member of party indie-rock band Dum Chang, based out of Stellenbosch University, playing keys and electric guitar, offering occasional backing vocals. (Sweet band – check ’em out!)
After uni, Dum Chang disbanded and Tanner dabbled casually in Chemical Engineering (bright boy he is) but was drawn back into the rolling rhythms and mystical melodies of his first love and mother-tongue: the music. This lad was never a singer so his voice must be a gift from God or something because he singin’ goood now, baby. Yo!
Tanner is a live loop artist – a veritable one-man-band – and is known around town for a pub-hall jol, a wedding blessing, and a festival stomp. His tunes bear myriad influences, especially Bob Marley and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He might even tell you about the time he met Jesus Christ down the barrel of a John Frusciante guitar solo.
That’s the story so far, folks. Keep your ear to the grind-stone for act two.
And have a happy day. Tan would want it that way.
Tanner Wareham is a singer/songwriter from Durban, South Africa and one of the country’s most technically gifted loop artists and sought after entertainers for the way he replicates the experience of a full band live as solo artist. He has the unique ability to perform any genre, create unique upbeat covers, perform in multiple languages (his knack for local SA languages being one of his most noteable talents) and has a diverse quota of original music which allows to him to entertain crowds of any age, interest and culture. His music is foremost upbeat and feel good and stems from influences including reggae, funk, African pop dance and gospel, the music also exhibits many references to his faith being a worship leader in his church. He has made a name for himself channelling the spirit and feel of his home country South Africa, an example is his ever popular song Hakuna Matata - a patriotic celebration of his home and Africa as a whole, this has seen him become a go to for South Africans and others at home and abroad as he travels locally and internationally performing for a host of private clients, corporate entities and at public spectacles including concerts, festivals, cultural rallies, television and sporting events. He has had songs chart on as well as top many local radio stations with his biggest song on Spotify being Bitterman (which has also gained him a large number of listeners in the US, UK and EU). Keep an eye out for the announcement of his 2026 Euro Tour.
MY STORY
Prodigal prodigy and neighbourhood good-guy, Tanner Wareham is a Durban oke who is partial to the blue sea, a sing-a-long song, and a cold beer.
Tanner’s story began where the ocean meets the sand. At age five he was kicking into rock n roll piano and, soon after, the lad was strumming a guitar; enthused by the work of seminal artists including Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley. Drawing influence from the likes of Mendelssohn and Beethoven, ol’ Tan dreamt of being a great classical pianist.
Down the road, our friend Tanner became an inspired member of party indie-rock band Dum Chang, based out of Stellenbosch University, playing keys and electric guitar, offering occasional backing vocals. (Sweet band – check ’em out!)
After uni, Dum Chang disbanded and Tanner dabbled casually in Chemical Engineering (bright boy he is) but was drawn back into the rolling rhythms and mystical melodies of his first love and mother-tongue: the music. This lad was never a singer so his voice must be a gift from God or something because he singin’ goood now, baby. Yo!
Tanner is a live loop artist – a veritable one-man-band – and is known around town for a pub-hall jol, a wedding blessing, and a festival stomp. His tunes bear myriad influences, especially Bob Marley and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He might even tell you about the time he met Jesus Christ down the barrel of a John Frusciante guitar solo.
That’s the story so far, folks. Keep your ear to the grind-stone for act two.
And have a happy day. Tan would want it that way.