Zulu

This new and vibrant company of Zulus reaches back into the past to preserves ancient skills while stretching forwards to contemporary Africa. Direct from Durban in KwaZulu Natal, the individual members of ZULU have performed in the UK as part of The Mighty Zulu Nation and on the West End stage in The Lion King as well as in various bands and groups at home. They hit national TV in the UK and in South Africa when performing for the first officially snctioned Mandela Day at the British Museum in July 2010.

They are excellent communicators who excel in daytime outdoor performances for special events, festivals, summer-seasons, galas (and even weddings). They are also available for festival, theatre and arts centre concerts featuring fully costumed, high-energy song and dance. During term-time they offer a range of educational workshops for young people of all ages and abilities.

A typical show from ZULU encompasses: Maskandi (indigenous Zulu music); afro-jazz as well as traditional song & dance compilations comprising of Zulu psalms (AMAHUBO); traditional songs (AMACULO ESINTU); and various genres of traditional dance (i.e. iINGOMA, UMZANSI, ISIGENYANE, NENDLAMU) plus dramatisation; visual arts and African beadwork. They place great value on the oral relaying of information from the older generation to the youngest (UKUTHAMUNDWA).

Ungoti Afrocentric Productions, the parent company of ZULU, is also an educational company grounded firmly in the curriculum of Africa's rich history and the established paradigms of Zulu philosophy.

Choosing peace is not an act of cowardice, but the manifestation of wisdom.

ZULU's 2011 schedule includes playing at festivals, theatres, events and schools, including the British Museum for Mandela Day, Wickham Festival (Hampshire), Saltburn Folk Festival, Derby Tradition Festival, Birdsedge Village Festival, The Platform Morecambe, Landmark Arts Teddington and many more.

(Saturday Street Fair, Saturday Kinecroft Big Stage, Sunday workshop, Dance Displays Saturday and Sunday)
 

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