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Full band performance
A 60–90 minute set with a four-piece. Built for theatres, festivals and listening rooms.
Lusaka, Zambia
Tulile
Siyumbwa
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Sonic storyteller · Est. Lusaka
Meditations in the dark
Neo-soul rooted in RnB, slam poetry and the Philly sound. A voice that processes survival, love, and the shared human condition.
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02 — Releases
On the record
Out now
Meditations In The Dark
2023 · LP · 7 releases
Seven tracks that use music as a canvas to process survival, love, and the shared human condition.
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In her own words
04 — About
A voice built from soul first
Tulile Siyumbwa is a vocalist and songwriter from Lusaka, Zambia, whose neo-soul sound is deeply rooted in her love for RnB, slam poetry and the "Philly sound" of the mid 90s.
Always discovering new ways to express her creativity, Tulile taps into genres such as indie, rock, reggae and rap. Constantly evolving in her craft.
Her style is shaped by a wide-spanning odyssey of influences — from the haunting textures of Thom Yorke to the timeless soul of Floetry and Erykah Badu, and the spare arrangements of Sleeping At Last. On projects like Meditations In The Dark, she uses music as a canvas to process survival, love, and the shared human condition.
Based in
Lusaka, Zambia
Sound
Alt neo-soul · Spoken word
Influences
Thom Yorke · Floetry · Badu · Sleeping At Last
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05 — Work with Tulile
Four ways to bring the room to a hush
Management handles every enquiry within two working days. Rates on request.
02Solo
Voice & word
Stripped intimate set — voice, keys and spoken word. Ideal for launches, salons and private rooms.
03Studio
Features & writing
Topline writing, verses and spoken-word interludes for artists, producers and film.
04Sync
Licensing & sync
Catalogue cleared for film, series and campaigns. Stems and instrumentals available.
06 — Selected work
Discography & features
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Meditations In The Dark
2023 · 7 releases
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Beg
— · A GBV anthem
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Call Me Back
— · Single
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Ring Ring
— · Single
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Summertime
— · Single
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Always At Home (Remix)
— · Produced by Imagine Unicorns
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Triumphant (Remix)
— · feat. Cactus Agony, Ras Kinky
07 — Process
From first email to final bow
Four steps, no surprises. The same shape whether it is a 200-cap room or a festival stage.
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The enquiry
Send the room, the date and the budget. Management replies with availability and a fee range.
2 working days
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Shape the set
We agree the format — full band, trio or solo — plus run time, support and any spoken-word segments.
1 week out
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Tech & travel
Rider, input list, stage plot and travel confirmed. One point of contact from here to the door.
Signed contract
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The room
Soundcheck, doors, set. Recording and stills by arrangement, delivered within ten days.
Show day
08 — Photo archive
Stage, studio, in between
Press-ready stills available on request
09 — Live
Tour dates
New dates are announced here first
Dates coming soon
Send an enquiry and you will hear before the announcement.
10 — Merch
Wear the record
Coming soon
Shirts, prints and jewellery, ready to be packed and shipped soon.
Be the first in line →11 — What they said
Tulile is one of those artists who leaves a lasting impression. We've had the pleasure of hosting her twice at Sofar Sounds Lusaka this year, first as a solo act and then as part of The Sisters of the South, and each performance was nothing short of captivating. Her magnetic voice, rich neo-soul sound, and effortless stage presence draw you in from the very first note. While there are beautiful echoes of Erykah Badu in her tone, Tulile brings an authenticity and artistry that is entirely her own. She has a rare ability to create an intimate connection with every audience. We'd welcome her back to Sofar Sounds Lusaka anytime and recommend her wholeheartedly.
Tulile has become one of my favourite local artists. There is something about her voice, songwriting and overall musicality that really stands out and I think she has a quality that deserves to be heard much more widely.
12 — FAQ
Practical things
Fee covers the performance, logistics, rehearsal and accommodation.
Three weeks is comfortable for regional dates, sixteen for international. Short-notice enquiries are still worth sending with T's & C's applied.
Yes. The solo voice-and-word format works from thirty capacity upward and needs only two inputs and a keyboard.
The full catalogue is cleared for film, series and campaigns. Send the brief and the term for a quote.
High-resolution stills, a short and long bio, and stage plots are available on request from the press address below.
13 — Booking & press
