IGoli – which when translated means “in Joburg” – is a live album comprising 11 tracks, most of which were composed by Mbangeni, with one track (
UmaXhosa) penned by the late jazz great Victor Ntoni, who passed away in 2013. The CD was produced by Ntoni, Gabriel Stuurman and Lawrence Matshza, and has been independently released through her own label, KwaNtu Entertainment.
Mbangeni’s poetic lyrics speak of the contrast between rural simplicity and the urban rat race, rites of passage, traditional practices and the importance of upholding one’s culture.
Over the years, Mbangeni has toured the world with the
Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, and has also worked with local luminaries such as Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, Dolly Rathebe, Abigail Kubeka and Thandi Klaasen.
Venue: The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City
Date: Friday, 26 September
Tickets range from R150 to R335. Bookings can be made through
Computicket, phoning The Lyric Box Office on 011 248 5000 or visiting
www.goldreefcity.co.za.