BlackByrd

BlackByrd
BlackByrd
Origin	Cape Town, South Africa
Genres	pop music, adult contemporary, country music
Years active	2012–2022, 2024-present
Labels	EMI
Members	Tarryn Lamb; Tasche Burger; Tasha;
Past members	Samantha Heldsinger; Tamsyn Maker; Axene Chaberski;
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 disbanded after member Tamsyn passed in 2022

On 14 May 2024, Tarryn posted on instagram that Blackbyrd will have 2 new member with Tarryn as the third. On 16 May it was revealed that the first member to be introduced will be Tasha and on 20 May, Tasche Burger was revealed to be the final member. On 30 May, Blackbyrd released their first single with the new lineup, called Didn't I.

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.

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