No group is more closely identified with African song – some might say with world music itself – than this vibrant South African nine-member vocal ensemble. Since 1987, when they were introduced to mainstream America with the release of Paul Simon’s groundbreaking Graceland album, these African troubadours have traveled the world with the uplifting, polyrhythmic harmonies of their homeland.

“If you can figure out how to pack more entertainment into two hours than Ladysmith Black Mambazo — using nothing more high-tech than the power of the human voice and some microphones — well, I’m all ears.” – Pittsburgh Tribune

The group has won five Grammy Awards, including Best World Music Album for their 2017 Shaka Zulu Revisited release.

A free pre-concert lecture will be led by Cal Poly language professor Brian G. Kennelly, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Pavilion.

Student and adult tickets range from $19.20 – $54