TAKA JOSEPH

Taka Joseph

Taka Joseph is a German-Zimbabwean Musician/Singer/Songwriter/Producer based in Cologne, Germany.

Born and raised in Gweru Zimbabwe, Taka Joseph was 6 years old when he began singing and playing acoustic guitar.  He initially developed a love for pop, rNb & gospel music and played in diverse Church Gospel Bands where at the age of 13 he learned to play piano.  He  later absorbed a wider variety of genres and was an admirer of Zimbabwean stars like Oliver Mtukudzi, but he was also hip to the American & UK soul & pop artists he discovered though his parent’s Vinyl & CD collection.


As a professional musician, songwriter & producer Taka Joseph has worked with national & international artists such as:
Anastacia, Zoe Wees, Joel Brandenstein, Sam Ryder, Topic, Eloy de Jong, Nico & Vinz, Rebecca Ferguson, Emma Marone,
among others. 

 

As a solo artist Taka Joseph presents a modern fusion of handmade acoustic soul-pop with analog electronic elements anchored in a gospel foundation, with a hint of traditions borrowed from his Zimbabwean heritage.

   

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