Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Next Steps

Editors’ Notes More than masters of the South African Zulu nation's isicathamiya vocal style, Ladysmith have brought their impeccable chugging harmonies to many other scenes. They leaven soul diva Mavis Staples' gritty "Down In Mississippi," add a stirring background to modern hymnal stars Keith & Kristyn Getty's "O Children Come," and give Kermit the Frog a musical language lesson with "African Alphabet."