University of Zululand

Today we left St Lucia and travelled south to participate in a day conference at the University of Zululand. We saw several performances from local dancers, singers, instrumentalists and actors, which were all full of energy and excitement. Our dancers performed two amazing numbers. Later on our Vox choir performed some traditional Zulu songs which were very well received and inspired a lot of audience participation.

After a nice lunch that was provided for us, the Stage Band performed a very slick set concluding with an arrangement of “Future Talk” by local Zulu bassist Philani Ngidi, who we hope to meet later in the week. We finished our contribution with a massed performance of Special Star which again inspired a lot of impromptu dancing from other delegates and audience members.

The day concluded with a vote of thanks and talk of the Zulu Orchestra coming to London next year to join us in the Royal Albert Hall on 29th June.

We then drove on to Durban where we were met by hosts and have now dispersed for the evening.