Vula Malinga

Vula Malinga

Malinga performing with Basement Jaxx at the Orange Warsaw Festival in 2013.
Background information
Born (1980-05-15) May 15, 1980
United States
Origin Hackney, London
Genres Dance
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2001-present
Labels DivaGeek Records
Associated acts Basement Jaxx

Vula Malinga (born May 5, 1980) is a British singer. Born in the United States to South African parents, she was raised in Hackney, London.[1] Her religious parents supported her singing talents by allowing her to join the church choir, which resulted in her becoming one of lead singers for the London Community Gospel Choir.

This brought her to the notice of Basement Jaxx, with whom she sang lead on their single "Oh My Gosh". The collaboration continues to this day, and led to her supporting fellow Basement Jaxx singer Sam Sparro on his tour.

In 2007, she sang lead locals on BBC South's re-recording of the hymn Amazing Grace, created to help mark the 200 years since the passing of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.[2] In 2008, Malinga began developing her own music under her own record label, DivaGeek Records, releasing her first single Wondering Why in October.

In 2009, she sang support vocals to Dizzee Rascal on his new album Tongue N' Cheek, and has supported him on live appearances, including: Live Lounge, Later... with Jools Holland and the 2009 BBC Electric Proms.

Better Days, the title song of Incognito's album In Search Of Better Days (2016) features Vula Malinga as lead singer.

References

  1. "Vula Malinga". Represent. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
  2. "Vula Malinga interview". BBC South. 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
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