From KwaZulu Natal to the World's Stage, rekindling the spark of Zulu culture and heritage through traditional song, dance and drums.

ZULU Tradition

To book Zulu for your event contact: Jacey Bedford at the Jacey Bedford Agency – 01484 606230 – agency@jacey-bedford.com

Zulu Tradition offers a total cultural experience

ZULU Tradition, offers concert, outdoor events spectaculars, and is also an educational performance company, using song, dance and drama. They are grounded firmly in the curriculum of Africa’s rich history and the established paradigms of Zulu philosophy. Zulu Tradition is a ‘fair-trade’ company run by Zulus for Zulus.

Imagine a youthful, mixed gender, Ladysmith Black Mambazo with high-energy dance. ZULU Tradition is company of young Zulu singers and dancers who deliver a heady mix of traditional African harmonies and high-energy, athletic dance – all traditionally costumed – and supported by drum-rhythms. Their stage shows are exciting, enthralling and hugely entertaining and they attract enthusiastic audiences.

From KwaZulu Natal, near Durban, South Africa, they are now all resident in the north of England, and are happy to travel to all parts of the UK.

What's On Offer

Concerts

A spectacular stage show of Zulu song and dance. Full-throated harmonies and high kicks, supported by traditional drums.

Festivals

For festivals Zulu Tradition offer mainstage concerts plus meet-the-artist sessions, workshops and dance-outs.

Workshops

Suitable for adult or family audiences. Zulu Tradition will teach either dance or song - or both. Not for unaccompanied children.

School visits

For all age groups. Zulu Tradition can spend a whole day in schools, starting with a taster session in the hall, then individual class workshops: song, dance, art, culture. Followed by a plenary session to show off what the children (and teachers) have learned.

Street Entertainment

For outdoor events, town-based or (say) zoo events or theme parks, Zulu Tradition can provide song and dance sessions, either on an outdoor stage, or in a suitable space with no PA required. Up to 3 or 4 30 minute sessions throughout the day.

Vocal Turoring and Choirs

Zulu Tradition can teach layered African songs to choirs as a group, or Thandanani Gumede can direct choirs, teaching African songs and harmony. Thanda can also do voice workshops, one-on-one vocal training. (He's also sings jazz.)

Testimonials

Hilary Williams, The British Museum, London.

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to the Zulu stars for their wonderful performances for the public during Mandela Day at the British Museum. Many thanks especially for being so generous with their time to allow the visitors to be photographed with them.”

Rated 5 out of 5

Bev Langton, Shrewsbury Morris

“Zulu Tradition were completely amazing at our Beats and Bells day of dance and song. They totally wowed Shrewsbury town centre!!”

Rated 5 out of 5

Jo Tuffs, Broadstairs Folk Week

“Zulu Tradition are guaranteed sunshine. The audience at Folk Week absolutely loved their workshop and their concert. Impossible not to join in, smile and dance!”

Rated 5 out of 5

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Get In Touch

For all bookings email Jacey Bedford
agency@jacey-bedford.com