Charity event ‘Gasping for Breath' at Shaka Zulu Sunday 11 December
After being caught in a downpour, an evening of dinner and live music at Shaka Zulu was just the right remedy on a cold, wintery Sunday. Shaka Zulu is a huge hidden gem situated inside the Stables Market Camden which is said to be one of the largest venues of its kind in Europe and apparently took two years to build. The venue is decorated throughout with exquisite wooden carvings and giant statues of African scenes and tribal warriors, Shaka Zulu is gargantuan in size and the decor is breathtaking.
To warm up proceedings Bollywood dancers, Belly dancers and fire-stick performers entertained people while they had drinks upstairs in the bar. Guests were then seated downstairs in the Braai restaurant and a three course meal was served which included a Christmas Roast Turkey Wellington. Lady Carolle Black known as ‘Mother of The Stars' greeted us with warm welcoming hugs, she organises a charity event annually as she suffers from Sarcoidosis. Despite having a long term illness Lady Carolle was at the event overseeing everything plus looking after guests at their tables ensuring everyone was enjoying the evening.
Singer Patrick Alan hosted the event and part of his musical career included being a member of the globally famous group The Drifters. Patrick brought together former members of the group including Ray Lewis to reunite as a special tribute to the legendary Johnny Moore, lead vocalist of The Drifters. Johnny sadly passed away from Sarcoidosis so the idea of this event was for The Drifters to sing some of their classic hits in memory of Johnny and to raise money for the charity which supports this disease.
It was great seeing The Drifters perform popular tunes like Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night at The Movies, You're More Than a Number in My Little Red Book and White Christmas. P.P Arnold and Kele Le Roc were some of the celebrity artistes who performed on the night and an auction took place to raise funds for the various charities: Sarcoidosis, Trigeminal Neuralagia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Bells Palsy.
Pukka PR was happy to help raise awareness of the ‘Gasping for Breath' charity event, we wish Lady Carolle Black well and hope she organises many more music events like this in coming years.
©Article by Gina Chrysanthou Photos by Amita Chatterji and G Chrysanthou
Lady Carolle Black and Gina Chrysanthou of Pukka PR
Amita Chatterji
Bollywood Dancers
Lady Carolle Black
Patrick Alan
Ray Lewis (The Drifters)
Kele Le Roc
Alan Endfield
Patrick Alan and Gina Chrysanthou
Lady Carolle Black and Patrick Alan
Johnny Moore's grandson
The Drifters performing
Amita Chatterji and Gina Chrysanthou
P.P Arnold and Patrick Alan
Kele Le Roc
Amita Chatterji, Ray Lewis (The Drifters) and Gina Chrysanthou
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Gasping for Breath Charity Event at Shaka Zulu
Below: Pre-event promo material
PUKKA PR HAS THE PLEASURE OF INVITING YOU TO...
'GASPING FOR BREATH' A SPECIAL LIVE MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA & CHARITY APPEAL
AN EVENING OF SUPERB MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT WITH DINNER & DRINKS AT SHAKA ZULU
SHAKA ZULU RESTAURANT LOUNGE & BAR, STABLES MARKET, CHALK FARM ROAD, CAMDEN NW1 8AB
ON SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2011, 7PM.
MOTHER OF THE STARS PRESENTS 'GASPING FOR BREATH'
AN APPEAL & SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO
THE MEMORY OF JOHNNY MOORE FROM THE DRIFTERS
IN AID OF SARCOIDOSIS, TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (M.S) AND BELL'S PALSY. (CHARITY NO.1080981)
DOORS OPEN 7PM
DINNER 8PM
SHOW 9PM
THREE COURSE DINNER £35 PER HEAD INCLUDING GLASS OF WINE
STANDARD TICKET £25
TABLE FOR DRINKS (SPIRIT + MIXERS) £250
"A special tribute to The Legendary Johnny Moore from one of the worlds greatest male vocal harmony groups "THE DRIFTERS" who have sold over 385 million records and are in the top five of the highest selling groups of all time... Please come see this special event with former Drifter's members RAY LEWIS, ROHAN DELANO TURNEY, ROY HEMMINGS, VIC BYNOE AND PATRICK ALAN getting together for a one off event paying tribute to their former lead singer and mentor Johnny Moore...
And we also will be paying tribute to Motown Records with members of the hot hot hottest selling Motown Show on the market
"Sign, Sealed and Delivered" a Motown Live Revue".
Other Confirmed guests so far include: Denise Pearson (Lead singer from 80's pop sensations 5 STAR, west end shows THRILLER LIVE and RESPECT la DIVA), PP Arnold (The 1st cut is the deepest) Don E, Alex Buchanan, Dominic Smith and many more to come.
So come on down for a fabulous show and to support and give to help bring awareness of these charities for Sarcoidosis, Bell's Palsy, MS and TN...
Plus there will be special performances from many other celebrities being confirmed as we speak... and will be announced as and when they confirm!
A personal plea from Patrick Alan:
We lost Johnny Moore in 1998 to Sarcoidosis and US comedian Bernie Mac also passed away from this rare disease just a couple of years ago. And now our very own Lady Carolle suffers from this not so well known disease so we need desperately to raise awareness to help save the lives of people suffering from this terrible disease. And as well as help to raise money to help find a cure for this and the other 3 charities we are supporting on the night!
We will be having auctions and raffles for some awesome prizes and donations are being taken at the door when you pay just £25 to get in for such an amazing evening of world class talent and live music and if you book a table for dinner at a mere £35 per head a portion of you bill will be given towards these wonderful charities as well. Drinks tables are being sold for £250 minimum spend."
If you enjoy live music especially soul music you'll love this event it promises to be an uplifting and fun experience. Patrick Alan has worked with several high profile artistes in the music industry, he's a highly talented well respected singer and has hosted excellent live music events where famuous soul singers have performed and emerging singers have been featured.
Please show your support, thanks. Pukka PR WWW.PUKKAPR.COM
FOR ALL EVENT ENQUIRIES/BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT CAROLLE BLACK
TEL: 0208 204 0603/ 07860 384 253
DINNER BOOKINGS SHAKA ZULU: 0203 376 9911
"Shaka Zulu, London's largest South African restaurant, opened its doors in August 2010 with a special royal blessing from the Zulu King, HRH Goodwill Zwelithini. Set over a groundbreaking 27,000 sq ft in The Stables Market, Camden.
Carved wooden murals cover every inch of Shaka Zulu's walls and ceiling. A beautiful space to host private events in. The lower floor complemented by a display of 20ft high warrior statues. The Mezzanine level offers a champagne bar and cocktail lounge overlooking the stunning braai restaurant."
www.shaka-zulu.com