Ladysmith Black Mambazo

I have been a long time admirer of Ladysmith Black Mambazo ever since I was first given the album ‘Graceland’ by my uncle. An unbelievable album in which Paul Simon manage to merge America folk, pop and Native music from South Africa.
The band in their various carnations have been performing for over 50 years, but it was only until the 1970’s, with the help of a radio contract that they got the recognition they deserved.
I was fortunate to live in South Africa and became fascinated by this music. These men have no musical training however they can just harmonise like the best in the world. The tone of there voices is simple stunning. Often he poorest of the poor the music has been their salvation, in a life that is made up of medial jobs. You can feel in every note, how important the music is to the people of South Africa. How it carried them through their lives, even at the hardest times.
If you go to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo live, expect a glorious evening! One made up of beautiful music (the tone of their voices is breathtaking), a wonderful atmosphere and lots of laughter.