Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Fri, Feb 27, 2026 • 3:30 AM
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African male choral group singing in the local vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They became known internationally recognised after singing with American Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland. They have since won multiple awards, including five Grammy Awards the fifth of which they dedicated to the late former South African President Nelson Mandela.
About This Event
In the mid-1980s, American singer/songwriter Paul Simon famously visited South Africa and incorporated the groups rich harmonies into his renowned Graceland album, the beginning of a global musical career that shows no sign of ending.