Firm favourites at The Bear, Ubunye are a vibrant seven-piece Afro-jazz band, featuring three powerful vocalists from South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal region, combined with a dynamic rhythm section from Leeds. Together, they create a unique blend of contemporary jazz, Afro-pop and traditional ‘Isigqui’ Zulu music.
Their inspirational fusion of jazz, dance and Afrobeats encapsulates the soul of South Africa, and is swiftly winning the band a legion of fans across the UK and beyond. They have headlined at the Manchester and Lancaster jazz festivals, and performed a sellout show at Soho’s Pizza Express Jazz Club and they also picked up a Parliamentary Jazz Award for Best Ensemble in 2023.
“Full of life, love and vitality that completely lifts the spirit”
“A joyous celebration and proof, should it be needed, of the creative energy and unity possible when cultures meet through the medium of music”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 / £10 for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.