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Carnegie Hall Citywide: Thandiswa Mazwai

South Africa's chart-topping singer, songwriter, and bandleader
July 12, 2024, 7:00pm–8:30pm

South Africa’s Thandiswa Mazwai is a chart-topping singer, songwriter, and bandleader with a passionate worldwide following. Always popular with New York City audiences, she has electrified crowds at Afropunk, the Apollo Theater, GlobalFEST at Lincoln Center, and more. Fresh off the release of her latest album, Sankofa, Mazwai’s performance is a celebration of Pan-Africanism and blends jazz, South African Xhosa music, and a variety of contemporary West-African influences.

Additional media support for this performance is provided by WBGO.

Stream the performance live on Friday, July 12 at 7pm.

Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions.

On the lawn