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 musician, singer and songwriter from Durban, South Africa. He is one his countries most gifted loop artists specialising as a one man band he uses multiple instruments to capture the sound of a full band live as a solo artist or accompanied by his percussionist. In recent years Tanner has found success embracing local languages and genres within his own style allowing him to capture the spirit and sound of South Africa and Africa in a way that connects with audiences at home and all over the world, having a special impact on the millions of South African expats dispersed around the world that long for a taste of home. Since mid 2025 Tanner has experienced a massive growth in his online following on social media and streaming platforms alike through his unique and highly engaging content in which he addresses the people of South Africa in various ways, trying to encourage unity and South African pride through his character on screen as well as through his celebration of music. This has seen a massively positive response from locals and has resulted in a worldwide boost in his listenership growing from 9000 monthly listeners on Spotify to 130000 with large fanbases in the US and Europe. Tanner has just recently released an anthem of unity called Umoya Wethu partnering with local Africa singer Angel Mazibuko which has sparked an incredible response from audiences online who liken him to the next Jonny Clegg showing the need for what Tanner is bringing to the South African music scene. In May he embarks on his first ever Euro Tour to Greece, England, Germany and Switzerland. Tanner’s heart is for people to be uplifted through a message of hope and encouragement that he writes into his music stemming from his belief in Jesus Christ and in his love for the his country and continent, their peoples and places.
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 musician, singer and songwriter from Durban, South Africa. He is one his countries most gifted loop artists specialising as a one man band he uses multiple instruments to capture the sound of a full band live as a solo artist or accompanied by his percussionist. In recent years Tanner has found success embracing local languages and genres within his own style allowing him to capture the spirit and sound of South Africa and Africa in a way that connects with audiences at home and all over the world, having a special impact on the millions of South African expats dispersed around the world that long for a taste of home. Since mid 2025 Tanner has experienced a massive growth in his online following on social media and streaming platforms alike through his unique and highly engaging content in which he addresses the people of South Africa in various ways, trying to encourage unity and South African pride through his character on screen as well as through his celebration of music. This has seen a massively positive response from locals and has resulted in a worldwide boost in his listenership growing from 9000 monthly listeners on Spotify to 130000 with large fanbases in the US and Europe. Tanner has just recently released an anthem of unity called Umoya Wethu partnering with local Africa singer Angel Mazibuko which has sparked an incredible response from audiences online who liken him to the next Jonny Clegg showing the need for what Tanner is bringing to the South African music scene. In May he embarks on his first ever Euro Tour to Greece, England, Germany and Switzerland. Tanner’s heart is for people to be uplifted through a message of hope and encouragement that he writes into his music stemming from his belief in Jesus Christ and in his love for the his country and continent, their peoples and places.
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.