Thandiswa Mazwai’s Tiny Desk Concert is finally live. The South African legend opened the set with ‘Nizalwa Ngobani?’ from her debut album ‘Zabalaza’ which turned 20 this year.
Before performing, she sends warm gratitude to all South Africans. “I want to say to my people at home, thank you. I am known worldwide because of you.”
Watch the full set below:
Set list
“Nizalwa Ngobani?”
“Ingoma”
“Children of the Soil”
“Abenguni”
“Lahl’umlenze”
Band
Lungile (Lulu) Maduna: drums, vocals
Sunnyboy Mthimunye: guitar
Tendai Ali Shoko (Shox): bass
Thabang Tabane: percussion
Xolani Thabethe: keys, vocals
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