Piece Comment

Review of Jospeh Shabalala: In his own words


Shabalala's story is told with the same exquisite harmony and rhythm that is at the heart of the music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. I would especially recommend the five-minute version, where the addition of Shabalala's personal transformation as well as the repressive political situation nudges this work into an even higher, more important level. Here's a story that lives up to all those station mission statements that promise to educate, enlighten and enrich, and manages to do all three in the most delightful way.