On the couch with Rob Warren, Durban North music maker

By Janine Moodley

DNN: Tell us about yourself? 


RW: I am a self employed musician in Durban with the band Zaffa, who grew up on the South Coast in Margate in a family of preachers and musicians. Moved to Durban North in 1994.


DNN: If you were not singing, what would you be doing?


RW: If I was not singing? Not sure what I would be doing, never really wanted to do anything else. 


DNN: Who are your musical inspirations?


RW: At the moment I am really into the Black Keys and I just heard a guy named Ben Howard, a song called The Wolves, inspiration is always changing but I love pretty much all music that is well thought out and well played.


DNN:  How long have you been performing for?


RW: Plus minus about 16 years or so, longer than I thought to be honest.


DNN: What hidden talents do you have?


RW: Front men of bands do not really hide talents, we do not hate the spotlight.


DNN: Have you ever forgotten the words to a song while performing live?


RW: I think that is part of the parcel, forgetting lyrics is more common than you would think, just make up new ones, as long as you keep singing you fine.


DNN: What are you most passionate about?


RW: Whatever my hand finds to do.


DNN: What was the most rewarding experience you have had thus far?


RW: Marrying the girl of my dreams, by a long shot.


DNN: If you could perform with one other musician in the world, who would it be?


RW: Neil Finn of crowded house, although I do not think I would be able to talk around him, so it may get a bit weird.


DNN: Your long term plans as a musician?


RW: Just to keep playing.


Just for fun:


DNN: If you had a chance to go back in time, where and when would you go?


RW: 1955, Memphis Tennessee without a doubt


DNN: Would you rather be rich or healthy?


RW: I would much rather have a caravan in the hills than a mansion in the slums, 
if you healthy, you rich.


DNN: If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?


RW: The super power to not get hung-over and to be able to change my form, that would be cool.