Following the conclusion of their sold-out United States tour on 5 April, South Africa’s legendary vocal group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, is ready to return to native phases to mark a unprecedented 65 years in music.
The five-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble will take centre stage at Joburg Theatre from 1 to 4 Might. They’ll carry out fan favourites like Nomathemba and Homeless, together with new songs and unique unreleased tracks.
A LEGACY OF GLOBAL IMPACT AND CULTURAL PRIDE
Audiences can look ahead to highly effective harmonies, cultural storytelling, and a heartfelt tribute to the group’s journey, which started in 1960 below the visionary management of Dr Joseph Shabalala.
Following their Johannesburg exhibits, the group will proceed their nationwide tour, with stops deliberate in Cape City, Durban, and Pretoria.
Over the a long time, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has turn out to be a robust voice for South African heritage on the worldwide stage. They’ve additionally collaborated with worldwide legends comparable to Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, and Stevie Marvel.
Reflecting on unforgettable milestones, the group shared: “Assembly Nelson Mandela and performing for his birthday in 1993, then becoming a member of him in Oslo when he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, are a few of our most cherished recollections.”
Additionally they credit score the Graceland album with opening doorways globally: “Recording with Paul Simon helped us attain the world.”
PASSING THE TORCH AND INSPIRING FUTURE GENERATIONS
Regardless of challenges confronted throughout apartheid, “we had been all the time stopped by the police when travelling from province to province, continuously having to clarify why ten males had been in a single combi. We had been usually handled as suspects. In these conditions, my father would merely begin singing, and we’d all take part earlier than explaining that we had been a musical group,” the group mentioned.
Now, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is targeted on preserving its legacy by establishing a music academy in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Furthermore, the academy goals to show Indigenous music and trade information to younger artists, making certain the custom continues for generations.
When requested for recommendation to aspiring musicians, they provided: “Be you. Be respectful. Be affected person. Rehearse so much. And keep away from medication—they are going to kill your profession earlier than it even begins.”
Prepare for a memorable celebration of the group’s legendary sound and vibrant cultural roots. Tickets for the South African tour are on sale now for R250 by way of Webtickets and the Joburg Theatre field workplace.
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