Listen to legends at the lake

TWO iconic South African acts, Johnny Clegg and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, will share the stage for the first time at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Sunday, 9 November.

Music lovers can look forward to a history-making performance of note. Returning from his nine-week tour of the USA and Canada, where he performed 42 shows in 67 nights, travelling 27,000km, Johnny Clegg will be performing hits from his recent album, Human, as well as some of his fans’ all-time favourites.

Sharing the same stage will be Grammy Award-winning trailblazers, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. These music masterminds are embarking on a new era as Thami Shabalala, the 38-year-old son of recently retired founder Joseph Shabalala, takes over the reins as the group’s new lead singer. The 12-member ensemble now also includes this talented family’s third generation, Joseph’s 23-year-old grandson, Babuyile Shabalala.

Their 2014 Grammy winning album, Live: Singing for Peace Around the World, was dedicated to the legacy of the late former President, Nelson Mandela.
Concert-goers will witness history when Johnny Clegg performs for an impressive 90 minutes, featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo on three of his songs. Mambazo will stay true to their melodic harmonies for 45 minutes before Clegg joins them on stage for a duet of one of their hits.

“The gardens are at their best at this time of the year, and this incredible once-off line-up in these surroundings will make for a really special experience with family and friends. Pack a picnic basket and join us for a great day out,” said Old Mutual sponsorship manager, Bandile Mngoma.

“The City of Durban is honoured to host the first-ever world collaboration of two globally recognised musicians, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Johnny Clegg. Our proud authentically and home-grown musicians play a significant role in marketing tourism in the city. This collaboration also showcases arts and culture in our city, and fosters social cohesion and unity within our communities of diverse and cultural backgrounds. We encourage everyone to support the concert set against the scenic backdrop of the Durban Botanic Gardens,” said Phillip Sithole, head of Durban Tourism,

First on stage is Ladysmith Black Mambazo at 13pm followed by Johnny Clegg at 4pm.
Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za. Pre-sold tickets are R180. On-the-day tickets cost R220. Children between eight and 12 years pay R50 and children under eight enter for free. All children are welcome at the KidZone for some extra fun and games. Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome.

Secure parking is available on the Juventus ground. Entrance to all parking is off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road, adjacent to the Botanic Gardens and the Munies Hockey Field, also off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road.