Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Name: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Start: 2026-12-18T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-18T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 · 20:00

Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem, Arnhem

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South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem. The ensemble is known worldwide for their distinctive vocal harmonies and their role in the anti-apartheid movement.

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About: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Founded by Joseph Shabalala in the South African town of Ladysmith, this five-time Grammy-winning a cappella ensemble has carried the sound of isicathamiya to stages across the globe for over sixty years. Their work alongside Paul Simon on Graceland turned them into one of the world's best-known world music acts.

369.7K

monthly listeners on Spotify

Grammy Awards won (most of all world music groups)

70+

studio albums released

Grammy nominations (more than any other world music group)

What's new

2026-04
Long-time member Albert Mazibuko, who joined the group in 1969 and remained active until his retirement in 2025, passed away on Easter Sunday 2026.
2026-03
Ladysmith Black Mambazo released the new album One Voice One World, a collaboration with jazz musicians Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza.
2026-03
The first single from the new album, You Make Me Happy, reached the top of the radio charts in South Africa.

Tour

Bexhill-on-SeaManchesterArnhemChandlerLos AngelesBerkeleyPortland

Tracks

Homelessco-written with Paul Simon for the album Graceland (1986); one of their most famous songs worldwide

Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoescollaboration with Paul Simon on Graceland (1986); characteristic of their breakthrough with an international audience

Shaka Zulutitle track of the album of the same name (1987), produced by Paul Simon; won the Grammy for Best Folk Recording in 1988

Long Walk to Freedomtitle track of the album from 2006, dedicated to Nelson Mandela; permanent part of their live show

One Voice One Worldnewest album (2026), collaboration with Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza

Recent shows

Aug 5, 2026 Royal Albert Hall, London (GB)
Apr 6, 2026 The Dakota, Minneapolis (US)
Mar 26, 2026 The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda (US)

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