This Sunday, 29 June 2025 at 19:00, South African music icon Thandiswa Mazwai—known to fans as King Tha—takes to the stage at Johannesburg’s Lyric Theatre in Gold Reef City. She’ll perform live with a jazz quartet, weaving together the deeply resonant sounds of her albums Belede and Sankofa.
Why it’s a must-see:
- Belede unveils reimagined South African jazz classics, offering a fresh take on protest-era anthems.
- Sankofa, released in 2024, draws on Xhosa archival samples and reflects her travels across Africa—embodying the idea of going back to move forward
What to expect:
- A soulful, meditative evening rich in jazz and Afro-soul.
- Insightful storytelling about her encounters with legends like Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela
- A performance that honours her roots while pushing contemporary South African music forward.
Tickets & Details:
- Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
- Time: 19:00
- Venue: Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg
- 🎟️ Prices: R400–R1 000 (balcony to VIP)
- Book via Webtickets or at Pick n Pay until doors close