About Me
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my name is phumlani Banda from south africa a co-founder of zululand gospel choir and an arranger,
PROFILE: ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR
THE ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR was established in 2006 by Mr. Franklyn Mkhize and Mr. Alfred Banda. It consists of 27 members and a 5 piece band. Their ages range from 18 to 35 years and they are based in Kwazulu Natal.
THE members of this choir come from many different places around Zululand and 90% of them are unemployed.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• The main aim of this choir is to gather people who have the same vision together to produce good ‘live’ performances. Also to record strong material and spread the word of God through music.
• To search for talent and make use of it in the most profitable way.
• To create job opportunities for the youth.
• To grow and develop artists in music.
• To make a difference in people’s lives by creating job opportunities.
WE audition artists who apply to us and then choose the very best.
WE rehearse every weekend (Fridays and Saturdays) in Richards Bay.
WE compose songs and also encourage choir members to do the same.
WE have featured artists including Incha (Violin Superstar) and Jae. We have also worked with respected artists and producers such as Jae, Incha, Tira and Alexes Faku. A song was recorded in 2010 with Big Nuz.
PERFORMANCES
THE choir has performed in many places and always leave their audience happy. These include:
CELL C GOSPEL CONCERT/SIBAYA CASINO
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND
UMHLATHUZE MUNICIPALITY BUDGET SPEECH
UTHUNGULU CULTURAL COMPETITION
MISS ICORA FM/SMME AWARDS
PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMACHILDREN’S FUND (INKANDLA)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DINNER
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING (MADLANKALA)
KHULA ONE LAUNCH ICC DURBAN ECC DURAN FIFA FANFEST IN DURBAN DURING WORLD CUP.
ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR sing mainly in Zulu and English but often include material in other African languages. Their style is Afro Gospel, Traditional Gospel and Spiritual/worship Gospel.
THE current album UZWILE by ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR is distributed and part marketed by REVOLVER RECORDS.
PROFILE: ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR
THE ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR was established in 2006 by Mr. Franklyn Mkhize and Mr. Alfred Banda. It consists of 27 members and a 5 piece band. Their ages range from 18 to 35 years and they are based in Kwazulu Natal.
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PROFILE: ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR
THE ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR was established in 2006 by Mr. Franklyn Mkhize and Mr. Alfred Banda. It consists of 27 members and a 5 piece band. Their ages range from 18 to 35 years and they are based in Kwazulu Natal.
THE members of this choir come from many different places around Zululand and 90% of them are unemployed.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• The main aim of this choir is to gather people who have the same vision together to produce good ‘live’ performances. Also to record strong material and spread the word of God through music.
• To search for talent and make use of it in the most profitable way.
• To create job opportunities for the youth.
• To grow and develop artists in music.
• To make a difference in people’s lives by creating job opportunities.
WE audition artists who apply to us and then choose the very best.
WE rehearse every weekend (Fridays and Saturdays) in Richards Bay.
WE compose songs and also encourage choir members to do the same.
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PROFILE: ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR
THE ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR was established in 2006 by Mr. Franklyn Mkhize and Mr. Alfred Banda. It consists of 27 members and a 5 piece band. Their ages range from 18 to 35 years and they are based in Kwazulu Natal.
... more
PROFILE: ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR
THE ZULULAND GOSPEL CHOIR was established in 2006 by Mr. Franklyn Mkhize and Mr. Alfred Banda. It consists of 27 members and a 5 piece band. Their ages range from 18 to 35 years and they are based in Kwazulu Natal.
THE members of this choir come from many different places around Zululand and 90% of them are unemployed.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• The main aim of this choir is to gather people who have the same vision together to produce good ‘live’ performances. Also to record strong material and spread the word of God through music.
• To search for talent and make use of it in the most profitable way.
• To create job opportunities for the youth.
• To grow and develop artists in music.
• To make a difference in people’s lives by creating job opportunities.
WE audition artists who apply to us and then choose the very best.
WE rehearse every weekend (Fridays and Saturdays) in Richards Bay.
WE compose songs and also encourage choir members to do the same.
W... less
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