The Fanatics

Location: Based in Durban

Biography

The Fanatics is an Afro Jazz / Pop duo/trio providing you with top quality popular jazz, afro jazz, afro pop and popular music. The perfect choice for a tasteful musical backdrop for cocktails or dinner, the Fanatics are available for banquets, conferences, fundraisers, corporate functions, country clubs, private parties, wedding receptions, restaurants, hotels and other special occasions. The Fanatics guarantee a night of great atmosphere including or excluding professional sound. Some of the artists included in The Fanatics Repertoire are: Miriam Makeba, Jill Scott, Lira, Al Green, John Legend, Brenda Fassie, Judith Sephuma,Selaelo Selota and Mimi.

Noteworthy Performances

Durban International Film Festival Film Mart
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Feather Awards
Suncoast Casino Whiskey Tasting
DUT Workers College
Durban Chamber of Commerce
Comrades Marathon Sponsor Dinner
Action in Autism

Members

Thulile Zama - Vocals
Thulile is a vocalist with years of experience at corporate events and weddings. She is the lead vocalist of the popular all-female jazz band Heels over Head with which she has done many performances all over the country. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Popular and Jazz Music – majoring Jazz Voice from the University of KwaZulu Natal.

Andile Mnikathi - Keys
Andile Mnikathi is a classically trained pianist, who was tutored by Tania Rousine and mentored by Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor, Naum Rousine, whose baton he played under for nearly a decade. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College - which is recognized as an Honours degree, and is majoring in Arranging & Composition in Jazz.

Phumlani Mtiti - Saxophone
Eastern Cape saxophonist, Phumlani Mtiti is part of the SAMA Award winning jazz band, Ological Studies. He started the saxophone at age 16, and that’s when he met Zim Ngqawana, who mentored him. He toured with him to Norway, and also went on a tour of Europe during his matric year. He is currently majoring in Jazz at the University of Kwazulu Natal.

Performance Options

Duo (vocals and keyboard)
Trio (vocals, keyboard and saxophone)

Photo Gallery

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Sound Clips

You Are Everything Demo

Videos

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Downloads

Repertoire

BUDGET INDICATOR

Below budget range is merely a guide; you will receive an exact quote based on your unique event details upon enquiring

Budget Range for The Fanatics is

R5000 - R15000

BOOKING ENQUIRY

Submit a booking enquiry directly with The Fanatics, and the Artist or their manager / representative will be in touch with you soon!

Should you be unsure about which acts to enquire with, you can choose to SEND GIGSTER YOUR EVENT DETAILS and we will forward your enquiry to up to 5 suitable acts.