Zoe and Zara are a duo based in London. The pair consists of twin sisters Zoe and Zara Paul. Originally Zara entered the Jazz realm and performed on the London scene between 2009-2010. At this time Zoe performed within theatre, winning an award for ‘Outstanding Performance’ at the 2010 Leatherhead Drama Festival.
The two opted to work together when they randomly improvised a performance at the Caffe Concerto in White City, London. The singer/songwriters recall the host stating “You two have enough energy to cure the world of all negativity, it’s much like a nuclear bomb of melodic love”. This sparked the formation of Zoe and Zara as an official act and the two began work on their music career.
In 2013 Zoe and Zara released their first official single ‘My Man’. This song encapsulated a smooth, strong groove and the music video epitomized the message the duo aimed to convey. ‘Strong, independent women, have you got what it takes to be my man?’. Following on from ‘My Man’ Zoe and Zara released their upbeat and melodic song, ‘Beat Up in My Head and their latest releases ‘Get up Now and Cool Love’ have continued this pattern of soulful, feel good music. Zoe and Zara are currently working on their album whilst also performing at a range of different venues. Shows include Passing Clouds, Dalston, Music Is My Drug, Hackney and festivals include ‘Bounce Festival, Bedford River Festival the highly acclaimed Nottinghill Carnival. The Duo are Independent.
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Our inspirations in terms of creativity;
The greats i.e. Bowie, Prince, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bob Marley. Those who spread a message but also we’re inspired by those who are not in the creative field! Such as: Muhammad Ali or Steve Jobs. Those who taught a message of perseverance and working towards a goal.