Masters from South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal to perform at Carnegie Hall

Two masters from South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province headline in Zankel Hall on October 11 in a double bill that showcases two aspects of contemporary Zulu maskandi music, often dubbed the “Zulu blues.” Madala Kunene and his quintet draw on the spiritual aspects of the style, while Phuzekhemisi performs exuberant, high-energy music with singers and dancers in traditional attire.

This concert is part of UBUNTU: Music and Arts of South Africa, a three-week series of concerts from October 10 to November 5, 2014, featuring the diverse musical culture of South Africa