Finding Zulu Culture in the Boston Area
Non-Profit Organizations: South African Partners a non-profit organization based in Boston, committed to fostering a partnership between the U.S. and South Africa to improve health, education and economic development. South Africa Partners regularly hosts special speakers and events in the Boston area to raise funds and awareness about various initiatives in South Africa. Educational Programs: BU Center for Global Health & Development: South Africa Country Program. Study Abroad Opportunities in South Africa: a Listing
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
performs at the Sanders Theater, Harvard University, on a fairly annual basis (usually Feb/March), see box office for details.
** Coming to Boston, 11 March 2017
Boston frequently hosts singers from South Africa. Below are some of them. Be sure to check their websites for possible tour schedules and dates:
Johnny Clegg
Hugh Masekela
Vusi Mahlasela ** Coming to Boston, 19 Feb. 2017
Soweto Gospel Choir
Drakensberg Boys Choir
Karoo Restaurant
South African restaurant, Eastham, MA.
Karoo Restaurant serves “authentic South African food made from scratch using native spices…”
Sadly, there are no other places in the Boston area to try out Zulu cuisine. However, you can always try to make some yourself! Here are some recipe books from our collection as well as links online!
More information to come.
- Thanda Zulu (online store) A place to purchase Zulu beadwork. According to Idealist.org, "Thanda Zulu sells African beaded jewelry that is handmade by women in an income generation project in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Our proceeds help to fund an afterschool project for over 300 vulnerable children in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Thanda Zulu allows these women to generate an income of their own while also supporting our project for orphans of AIDS and other vulnerable children. Thanda Zulu both wholesales to stores throughout the US as well as selling online at our own retail website." http://www.idealist.org/view/org/j8DS29msT3cp/?orgs_view=funders&orgs_page=1
Head, African Studies Library
6th floor, Mugar Memorial Library
Mon-Fri, 9am- 5pm