Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has become known as a global ambassador for post-apartheid South Africa, and they perform at Congregation Sherith Israel on Thursday night as part of the San Francisco Jazz Festival. They have been nominated for a stunning 13 Grammy Awards and won three, most recently in 2009 for Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu. Wherever they perform, even huge venues are transformed into warm, traditional gathering places -- in which a crowd of strangers looks more like a room full of cherished friends. You can view a sample of their live performance here.
SFJAZZ presents a wealth of year-round programs, including the internationally acclaimed San Francisco Jazz Festival, the SFJAZZ Spring Season and numerous community outreach and education programs. Founded in 1983 under the name of Jazz in the City, the organization adopted its new identity as SFJAZZ in late 1999, in recognition of its expansion from seasonal music presenter to year-round arts institution. Founded amid the exuberance of the California Gold Rush, Congregation Sherith Israel has welcomed the Jews of San Francisco and beyond since 1851.
Details:
2266 California St.
San Francisco CA 94115
(415) 346-1720
Showtime: 7:30
Tickets: $45-65.We recommend buying discount tickets for $22.50-32.50 through Goldstar.
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