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In austere, aural outreach
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Independent Weekly, In austere, aural outreach >>
About the name: LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO is a three-piece derivation. Ladysmith is the hometown of founder Joseph Shabalala, who, in 1964, had a literal dream in which he heard the harmonies and the formula that transformed him into South Africa's chief musical emissary. "Black" comes from the black oxen, the strongest animal on Zululand's farm. "Mambazo" refers to an African ax, symbolic of the group's ability to win singing competitions by chopping the competition. The name couldn't be more apropos: These cultural ambassadors sang with gentle fervor about apartheid and revolution. Still led by Joseph Shabalala and five others who share his last name, LBM continues to proselytize in exquisite harmony: 2006's Long Walk to Freedom includes guests from Emmylou Harris and Taj Mahal to Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela. LBM comes to Durham's CAROLINA THEATRE for two shows: Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $22-26. --Grayson Currin 02/22/06 >> go there
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