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 countries most technically gifted loop artists and sought after entertainers for the way he replicates the experience of a full band live as solo act or with his drummer. He prides himself in capturing the spirit of South Africa and Africa by incorporating local language and genre while drawing on his extensive knowledge of most international genres allowing him to communicate to any audience in an upbeat fresh manner. His reach grew significantly through social media in 2025 which saw his online audience grow by 1000% resulting in great attraction from local and international fans, this has resulted in an upcoming Euro Tour in May of 2026 where he plans to take his music to South Africans abroad as well as international listeners. Tanner finds himself most comfortable creating an upbeat atmosphere in the African bush where is sound fits in perfectly, he is constantly being invited to do so around Southern Africa. His latest videos have seen a highly encouraging response from viewers on social media who share his desire for a united, pride filled South Africa with some relating him to a modern Jonny Clegg leading up to his most anticipated release yet called "Umoya Wethu" which means our spirit. Tanner aims to continue to ignite the spirit of South Africa with his music with further releases and collaboration and bring it to as much of the world as possible.
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 countries most technically gifted loop artists and sought after entertainers for the way he replicates the experience of a full band live as solo act or with his drummer. He prides himself in capturing the spirit of South Africa and Africa by incorporating local language and genre while drawing on his extensive knowledge of most international genres allowing him to communicate to any audience in an upbeat fresh manner. His reach grew significantly through social media in 2025 which saw his online audience grow by 1000% resulting in great attraction from local and international fans, this has resulted in an upcoming Euro Tour in May of 2026 where he plans to take his music to South Africans abroad as well as international listeners. Tanner finds himself most comfortable creating an upbeat atmosphere in the African bush where is sound fits in perfectly, he is constantly being invited to do so around Southern Africa. His latest videos have seen a highly encouraging response from viewers on social media who share his desire for a united, pride filled South Africa with some relating him to a modern Jonny Clegg leading up to his most anticipated release yet called "Umoya Wethu" which means our spirit. Tanner aims to continue to ignite the spirit of South Africa with his music with further releases and collaboration and bring it to as much of the world as possible.
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.