Ladysmith Black Mambazo is one of the prolific isicathamiya groups that, over six decades, became Incomparable worldwide on their success and longevity in the history of Music. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been in the music industry for 63 and won the world’s best accolades, including 5 Grammy awards. They have recorded and performed with world music icons, including Paul Simon, The late Michael Jackson, Steve Wonder, The Winnans, Dolly Parton and many more.
The late Iconic President Nelson Mandela described Ladysmith Black Mambazo as a South African ambassador of culture and heritage worldwide.
The South African audience first endorsed the success of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. In their humble beginnings, they broke records of being the top-selling music group in South Africa in the late 70s and 80s. The overwhelming support from South African audiences and neighbouring countries paved the way for Ladysmith Black Mambazo to showcase their music globally.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo will embark on a national tour celebrating its journey in the music industry and thanking South Africans for the love and support they have shown for the past six decades.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo will do a National tour which will kickstart with a 4-day concert at Joburg theatre from the 24th till the 28 of May. Joburg audiences will enjoy an exclusive 90 minutes with a 15-minute interval.
Part of the legacy and highlights of Ladysmith Black Mambazo musical journey is being the anchors and touch bearers of isicathamiya music and indigenous music. Four years ago, Ladysmith Black Mambazo launched a Ladysmith Black Mambazo mobile academy where it discovers young aspiring groups who sing isicathamiya and indigenous music at larger. During this tour, some groups will be sharing a stage with Ladysmith Black Mambazo .
Ladysmith Black Mambazo will also visit schools in these cities to motivate them and do a music masterclass with students.
