Cotham Club presents: Ubunye at Cotham Parish Church

About

Unique and vibrant Zulu-jazz.

A joyous sonic force uniting glorious isigqi-traditional zulu harmony singing, vibrant afro-pop and dynamic jazz.

Winner: Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2023 Jazz Ensemble Of The Year

'A soulful, goose bump inducing experience.'
Manchester Jazz Festival

A group like no other, this vibrant Afro-jazz/dance septet unites powerful and distinctive harmony singers from Kwa Zulu Natal with a dynamic Leeds-based gospel/jazz rhythm section, in an irresistible blend of ancient tradition and contemporary flare.

There's sheer joy in its outstanding live shows, an insistently full-tilt blend of pounding African rhythms, propulsive dance grooves and rich and exuberant harmonising that completely lifts the spirit.

As a collective Ubunye (translated as 'unity' or 'oneness') has acquired a considerable reputation for the high quality and energy of its live shows, headlining at the Manchester, Leeds and Lancaster jazz festivals and performing a sold out show at the award-winning PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho.

'Ubunye is a must for music lovers - beautiful singing, attractive rhythms and a vibrant presence.'
Steve Crocker, Founder, Jazz Leeds Festival

'A joyous celebration and proof, should it be needed, of the creative energy and unity possible when cultures meet through the medium of music. Rejoicing in their wide-ranging backgrounds, ages and styles, they were a surefire hit with the Manchester Jazz Festival audience, uplifting the soul with their close vocal harmonies, undulating rhythms, and affirmative lyrics, and with a powerful facility to reach and affect listeners far beyond the reaches of jazz.'
Steve Mead, Artistic Director, Manchester Jazz Festival