THE gugulethu TENORS

Based in Cape Town

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The Gugulethu Tenors, consisting of Mpendulo Yawa, Siyabulela Gqola, Loyiso Dlova & Xolani November, have been performing together, belting out their favourite operatic pieces, since they left Fezeka High School seven years ago.  The lads share a passion for opera, a bold music choice in a society infatuated with hip hop and kwaito.

According to Loyiso, when they started singing operatic music at school and on their own, they received a few sideway glances from their friends and fellow pupils:  “Hey, this was Gugs after all.  We didn't pay any attention to those funny looks.  We motivated ourselves and pushed to become better at that."

Mpendulo:  "I enjoy all genres of music, but opera was certainly distinct from all other types.  Kwaito is about entertaining, but opera is about feeling"

The four  of them fell in love with opera at Fezeka music school where their teacher played a crucial role in influencing them and encouraging their passion.  "Even when we were in school we used to sing opera-stuff and church gospel music."

They have performed for President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island, as well as the late Joe Modise, then Minister of Defence, at his corporate offices of Labat in Johannesburg, as well as countless other corporate functions.


RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Woolworths Christmas Media Launch, Old Biscuit Mill
Gala Dinner at Riboville Restaurant, Cape Town
Bishops Teddy Bear Black Tie dinner at the Grand Westin Hotel
Township Jazz Festival, for Amy Biehl Foundation Trust
Old Mutual Corporate Dinner at Mutual Park, Pinelands
DA lunch event, Goodwood Civic Centre
Distell VIP Gala Dinner at Van Ryn Brandy Cellar, Stellenbosch
Ubuntu Breakfast for the Amy Biehl Foundation, Cape Town
International Incentive group dinner - Pigalle Restaurant, Green Point Cape Town
Corporate Dinner, Nyoni's Kraal Restaurant
Table of Unity, Table Mountain

CLIENT FEEDBACK:

"My client had only positive feedback concerning the Gugulethu Tenors. The ladies even had tears in their eyes!  We will definitely consider the Gugulethu Tenors for any future bookings."
Eileen Walsh, Platinum Africa Destination Management

The Tenors were absolutely FABULOUS!!!!! We had such great feedback from our media guests in regards to our choice in entertainment so many thanks for setting it all up, they really were super.
Monique Postema, Liqiudlingo Communications

• Feedback letter: Teddy Bear's Auction - Bishops School
• Feedback letter: Amy Biehl Foundation