Twenty-five years have passed since Ladysmith Black Mambazo first came to the attention of Western ears through their work on Paul Simon‘s seminal Graceland album. Since that time, the South African a cappella group has toured the world continuously, spreading its gospel of peace and harmony. Every Mambazo performance is a completely uplifting experience, presenting the audience a chance to witness a group of men whose goal is to attain pure joy, both for themselves and those listening.

“Every time when I sing music, my mind, it clears and it gives me a solution for something I didn’t know,” said Albert Mazibuko, a long-time member of the group. “I always hope the audience will go with peace and with the calmness, and that [the music] wiill open new ideas in their lives so that they can achieve something.”