Posted by admin in Musicals/Performing ArtsAug 7th, 2007 | no responses
South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been bringing the beauty of Zulu acapella music (also known as iscathamiya) to the global stage for more than 30 years. Founded in 1974 by lead vocalist Joseph Shabalala, the 10-man group became the genre`s leading practitioners in their home country but remained largely unknown to the West until their participation on Paul Simon`s 1987 album GRACELAND. Ladysmith Black Mambazo deliver their lilting arrangements, dense rhythmic interplay, and deep vocal harmonies to this concert film that combines their three appearances at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival (1987, 1989, and 2000) into one mesmerizing live experience that stands as a testament to the power and richness of the human voice. Highlights include
Hello My Baby,
King of Kings,
and, of course, their signature song
Homeless.
