SA: Thandiswa Mazwai announces Sankofa tour dates

Dubbed Sankofa Tour, the performance will commence on 11 May at Carnival City in Johannesburg, where the album will be launched, followed by Durban Playhouse on 31 May, before concluding at the Artscape in Cape Town on 20 July. The tour will also include songs from Mazwai’s iconic debut solo album Zabalaza, which turned 20 this year.

“I am so excited to share this new music with my fans,” Thandiswa Mazwai said. “It is such a privilege to still be able to do what I love after 30 yrs in this industry. Ndibulela ngazozibini for all the love and support. We promise a show full of love and celebration.”

Recorded in Johannesburg, Dakar, and New York, the album combines archival Xhosa music, jazz and west African rhythms. It includes songs produced by the singer, Meshell Ndegeocello, Chris Bruce, Nduduzo Makhathini and Tendai Shoko.

“Sankofa in the Ghanaian language Twi means to go back and fetch what’s been left behind, what is important, what honours you, and what needs healing,” she said. “As I prepare to launch this new work, my seminal album Zabalaza, celebrates 20 years. For me, this is the year of Sankofa.”

Meanwhile, Thandiswa Mazwai dropped her new single titled ‘Kulungile’ on 11 April. The record is off the upcoming album.

Pre-add Sankofa here.

Tickets to Carnival City, Durban Playhouse and Artscape can be purchased here, here and here, respectively.