Tuesday, January 22, 2013

January 26, 2013 8:00 PM Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Longwood Gardens

Ladysmith Black Mambazo rose to worldwide fame as a result of their collaboration with Paul Simon on his album Graceland, and since then have won numerous awards, including three Grammy’s. As South African cultural ambassadors, they sing in the traditional vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. Saturday, January 26 8:00 pm Exhibition Hall Tickets $42. More about Ladysmith Black Mambazo They rose to worldwide fame as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland and have won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards. Ladysmith Black Mambazo was formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960 and is one of South Africa's most abundant recording artists, with their releases receiving gold and platinum disc honours. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has evolved into a mobile academy, teaching people about South Africa and its culture.

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