Joseph Shabalala

INALA Extends London Run
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026

Due to public demand, INALA, the Grammy-nominated Zulu dance musical which opened at a new purpose-built venue, House of Sisters Grimm on 28 November 2025, has announced a second booking extension.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Will Perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

World Music Institute will present South Africa's Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan. Celebrating their 65th anniversary, the Grammy-winning group continues to inspire global audiences.

World Music Institute Reveals Spring-Summer 2026 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

World Music Institute will continue celebrating 40 years of presenting the finest global music and dance in New York City with a brand-new Spring-Summer season full of new discoveries, old favorites, and special events.

Andrew Young Brings SAXMAN to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025

Andrew Young will bring SAXMAN to the Drama Factory next month. The performance is set for 25 January 2026. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.

INALA at New London Venue House of Sisters Grimm Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

Due to public demand, INALA, the Grammy-nominated Zulu dance musical which opened at House of Sisters Grimm on 28 November this year, extends its run to 4 April 2026 and its performance schedule to six performances a week.

The House of Sisters Grimm Will Launch in London Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

Against this backdrop, the launch of HOUSE OF SISTERS GRIMM in London’s West End on Friday 28 November is the natural next chapter: a purpose-built, permanent red-carpet cultural destination uniting the company’s three pillars under one roof.

Santa Monica International Jazz Festival and More Set For BroadStage 2025/26
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

BroadStage has announced its 2025/26 Season featuring unparalleled performances of opera, classical music, contemporary music, jazz, theater, dance, comedy and much more.

South African Premiere of Grammy Nominated INALA Comes to the Joburg Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

London’s award-winning creative company, Sisters Grimm, have announcd the South African premiere of the Grammy-nominated, smash hit musical INALA.

John Pizzarelli, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and More Announced for April Concerts At The Royal Conservatory Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024

Discover the exciting lineup of global music concerts coming to The Royal Conservatory of Music in April, featuring renowned artists like Laurie Anderson, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and more!

Sharon Katz & The Peace Train to Play Joe's Pub in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 2, 2023

Sharon Katz & the Peace Train will celebrate the release of their new album, For You, at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater, on September 5, at 7:00 PM.

Photos: The Overview Of GLOBAL LANDSCAPES RETROSPECTIVE Opens At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023

Over 200 guests walked into the Weill Terrace Room at Carnegie Hall in New York City to experience Ella Spira’s Global Landscapes Retrospective on March 28th and 29th. See photos from inside the event.

World Music Institute And 92NY to Present Ladysmith Black Mambazo in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023

Legendary South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo will return to NYC for their first area performance since 2018.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse, August 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2022

South Africa's Cultural Ambassadors to the World – Ladysmith Black Mambazo make their only Connecticut tour stop at The Ridgefield Plalyhouse on August 17

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Announced At The Ridgefield Playhouse, August 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022

Discovered by Paul Simon during his trip to South Africa to collaborate with South African musicians while recording “Graceland,” Ladysmith Black Mambazo is returning to the US for their first post-COVID tour, performing at The Ridgefield Playhouse on August 17, 2022, at 8:00pm as part of the HamletHub World Music Series.

Henrik Schwarz Drops Remix of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Track 'Ayikh' Indaw' Enjengekhaya'
by Michael Major - Jul 1, 2022

German dance music visionary Henrik Schwarz has remixed the Ladysmith Black Mambazo track ‘Ayikh’ Indaw’ Enjengekhaya.’ This brand-new rework sees Schwarz reimagine the Ladysmith Black Mambazo sonic story, placing the sound in an electronic music context while remaining true and respectful to its original writer - Joseph Shabalala.

GET BACK - Andrew Young Plays The Beatles Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022

Andrew Young is back in South Africa and ready to wow the audience at The Drama Factory. Through music Andrew will take the audience on a journey of his life growing up in Liverpool and play the songs that have influenced him and a generation of musicians.

Richard Jay-Alexander Chats With Theatre Legend Albert Poland About His Book STAGES, Judy Garland, The Biz and More
by Robert Diamond - Jun 26, 2020

Getting on the phone with Albert Poland totally swept me away and into the world we love for a glorious 45 minutes...

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance to Live Stream Ladysmith Black Mambazo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2020

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) with the generous collaboration of KCRW presents is elated to announce Ladysmith Black Mambazo LIVE this Thursday, March 26, at 9 pm PDT which can be seen on Facebook Live and YouTube Live and heard on KCRW.

State Theatre New Jersey is Celebrating Black History Month With Three Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020

State Theatre New Jersey presents three amazing shows in February 2020 to celebrate Black History Month including a Tony® Award-winning musical, a Grammy® Award-winning vocal group from South Africa, and a Grammy® Award-winning R&B group.

CAP UCLA Presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2020

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Thursday, Feb 20 at 8 p.m. at Royce Hall. Tickets starting at $28 are available now at cap.ucla.edu, 310-825-2101 and the Royce Hall box office.