Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Overture Center-Overture Hall 201 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
South Africa’s late president Nelson Mandela designated Ladysmith Black Mambazo as “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World.” The group that recorded the rich harmonies on Paul Simon’s Graceland went on to win a Grammy for Shaka Zulu, a memorable album that helped thrust African music onto a world stage. The band’s founder, Joseph Shabalala, retired in 2014 but not before passing the torch to his four sons, who revisited Shaka Zulu in 2017 and continue to tour. The ticketed event is a great way to finish up a day experiencing the free offerings at Overture’s International Festival.