Thandiswa Mazwai will be performing at the Artscape theatre on Saturday July 20, at 8pm.
The South African musician released her much-awaited album Sankofa in May.
The show will also include songs from Zabalaza, Mazwai’s debut solo album, which turned 20 this year.
“Sankofa in the Ghanian language Twi means to go back and fetch what’s been left behind – what is important, what honours you, and what needs healing. How apt that as I prepare to launch this new work, my seminal album Zabalaza, celebrates 20 years. For me, this is the year of Sankofa.”
Recorded in Johannesburg, Dakar, and New York, the album combines archival Xhosa music, jazz and west African rhythms. It includes songs produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, Chris Bruce, Nduduzo Makhathini, Tendai Shoko and Mazwai.
“I am so excited to share this new music with my fans. It is such a privilege to still be able to do what I love after 30 years in this industry. Ndibulela ngazozibini for all the love and support. We promise a show full of love and celebration.”
The album can be pre-saved at http://thandiswamazwai.lnk.to/Sankofa. The single Kulungile, featuring Nduduzo Makhathini, is out on all platforms.
Thandiswa’s Tiny Desk Concert can be viewed on YouTube.
Tickets cost from R350 to R600 through Webtickets.
