Major Zulu: Unpacked - Journey, Soul & Stories from the Earth’s own Suitcase

‘A captivating performer who oozes charisma, Major Zulu has a singular talent to draw you into her world. Her music is like a warm hug with lyrics that tell intriguing stories paired with a voice  that’s always commanding your attention’ - Women in Pop Magazine

Looking for an experience that truly stands out? This is it. Major Zulu invites you to shed the everyday and immerse yourself in her incredible soulful journey, which has taken her from Zambia to Sydney, via the UK and the vibrant streets of Paris. Her earthy vocal tones, timeless songs, and artful storytelling transform every performance into an emotional experience. Whether you're looking to laugh, cry, or simply get lost in a moment, her music offers a profound sense of connection and reflection. Major’s stories are like your favourite travel guide, she will take you back on your favourite journey.

As jazz critic Eric Myers raves, "Like all great singers, Major Zulu has great presence and like a skilled singer, knows how to sell a song, added to her considerable talent as a composer." Major has captivated audiences at sold-out shows including the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, Jazz in the Vineyard, Art Gallery NSW, and most recently at Vivid LIVE 2025. She's performed alongside the likes of Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, James Morrison, Paolo Nutini, and Earth, Wind & Fire, and was also a main vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning band Basement Jaxx.

Major is joined by an international team of Sydney’s finest jazz and soul musicians, key to crafting her raw, heartfelt, authentic soul sound.

This is a night designed to connect with your own journey and leave you truly uplifted. Don't miss Radical Son opening the show!

Radical Son
Radical Son heralds from the Kamilaroi nation and the South Pacific nation of Tonga. After a 5-year hiatus, Radical Son re-emerges to release songs from his forthcoming second album “Bilambiyal”. Renowned for his inexplicably compelling concerts, moving lyrics, original rhyme, and spoken word, you can expect to witness a soulful presence like no other in this country. Rad takes the listener on a sonic journey of contemplation providing thought-provoking content and insightful message. His new album “Bilambiyal” was nominated for Best World Album at the ARIAS and an Australian Independent Record Awards in 2025.