Special Performance!!
We are pleased to announce that the Ladysmith Black Mambazo group is coming to Ladysmith, WI for a performance on Wednesday, August 1. The performance will be held in the Ladysmith High School Auditorium at 7:30pm. Tickets will be $15 in advance and $20 at the door (subject to availability) – all seats are general admission.
Ticket sales will be made online at www.brownpapertickets.com or locally at Toad House, Ladysmith City Hall, and the Rusk County Visitors Center starting, Wednesday, July 11th.
During the 1970s Ladysmith Black Mambazo established themselves as the most successful singing group in South Africa. In the mid-1980s, American singer/songwriter Paul Simon visited South Africa and incorporated the groups rich harmonies into the famous Graceland album (1986) a landmark recording that was considered seminal in introducing world music to mainstream audiences.
In addition to their work with Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, Melissa Etheridge, and many others. They have provided music for many movies, have appeared on Broadway where they were nominated for a Tony Award and even had a documentary film, titled On Tip Toe: Gentle Steps to Freedom, the Story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, nominated for an Academy Award. In total the group has won 4 Grammy’s from 19 Grammy nominations
In addition to their work with Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, Melissa Etheridge, and many others. They have provided music for many movies, have appeared on Broadway where they were nominated for a Tony Award and even had a documentary film, titled On Tip Toe: Gentle Steps to Freedom, the Story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, nominated for an Academy Award. In total the group has won 4 Grammy’s from 19 Grammy nominations
Ladysmith, South Africa and Ladysmith, Wisconsin are two of the four known Ladysmiths in the world. A community effort including the Flambeau Valley Arts, the Rusk Area Arts Alliance, Rusk County Tourism, and the City of Ladysmith, Wisconsin came together to make this performance a reality and are honored to present Ladysmith Black Mambazo from Ladysmith South Africa.