The Grammy Award-winning a cappella ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo, regarded as South Africa's cultural emissaries, captures the historic struggle of a great nation in an inspiring repertoire that melds the tradition of Zulu harmony singing—songs born in the mines during the apartheid era—with hints of gospel. The rich uplifting harmonies and effortlessly synchronized dancing convey universal themes of faith, hope, and peace, yielding a performance of pure, uninhibited joy.
“It isn't merely the grace and power of their dancing or the beauty of their singing that rivets the attention, but the sheer joy and love that emanates from their being.” —Paul Simon