Ladysmith Black Mambazo are on a UK tour and luckily they're stopping off at the New Theatre. Get your Ladysmith Black Mambazo tickets Oxford and enjoy the band Nelson Mandela described as South Africa's cultural ambassadors.

Grammy Awards
Ladysmith Black Mambazo were once best known for their work with Paul Simon on his album Graceland. However, since those recordings they have gone on to establish themselves in their own right on the worldwide stage. Their first album to be released in the US won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Recording and they have since been nominated for a Grammy Award 12 times and have won a further two. Their concerts always sell out fast so to be guaranteed a seat, book Ladysmith Black Mambazo tickets Oxford now.

Mbube
Ladysmith Black Mambazo sing a cappella isicathamiya and mbube music. They effortlessly switch from loud, rousing choruses that resonant around the room to soft, almost whispering chants. Get Ladysmith Black Mambazo tickets Oxford and you won't just hear this group expertly blend their voices, they also have tightly choreographed dance moves which reflect their harmonies.

Shaka Zulu
This new tour, one of their longest UK tours to date, is to promote their new album, Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu, which won an award at this year's Grammy in the Traditional World Music category. They've recorded more than 40 albums and sold more than seven million records worldwide making them the number one selling group from Africa. Get Ladysmith Black Mambazo tickets Oxford and you'll see a group who have performed at two Nobel Peace Prize Ceremonies, as well as performing for the Pope and at the South African Presidential inaugurations.

Netsayi
For this live performance they'll be joined by Netsayi, the Bristol-based singer-songwriter whose new album Chimurenga Soul attracted critical acclaim. Her music is a mix of traditional African rhythms from her home in Zimbabwe and a mix of Western house and pop from her childhood growing up in North London.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo are performing at New Theatre at 7.30pm, 22nd October 2009. Ladysmith Black Mambazo tickets Oxford cost £23-£25. To book click on the link below or call 0844 847 1707.