Ladysmith Black Mambazo

From a young farm boy’s dream in apartheid South Africa to a 5-time GRAMMY-winning global phenomenon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has spent more than six decades lifting audiences with its transcendent harmonies and messages of peace. Founded by Joseph Shabalala and praised by Nelson Mandela as “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World,” the group’s signature isicathamiya sound and collaborations—including their landmark work on Graceland with Paul Simon—have shaped the course of world music. Experience this inspiring return to The Bankhead in February 2027 and be part of an unforgettable evening of history, harmony, and hope.