free Ladysmith Black Mabazo gig

7th August 2017
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

I got offered a free ticket to see Ladysmith Black Mabazo at the last minute. From the upper circle of the Marlowe (never been up there before). It would never have occurred to me to go otherwise (I never liked Graceland or the populist, commodified "world music" thing that it ushered in). It was a tightly scripted, choreographed show, not the kind of thing I generally go in for, but (no surprise) incredibly beautiful harmony singing throughout. Two sets, a song about Nelson Mandela and an "Amazing Grace" encore. The Canterbury world music demographic left very happy that night. Thanks John and Vicky!