Ciné-relax: Ladysmith Black Mambazo - The sound of Africa

RELAX, culture is for everyone. All audiences are welcome. All behaviour, however unexpected, is seen as an expression of feeling. Cultural life is open to everyone.
During these ciné-relaxes, we invite you to see a documentary: Ladysmith Black Mambazo - The sound of Africa

What is Ladysmith Black Mambazo?
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - The Sound of Africa is a documentary about Joseph Shabalala and his music group
Joseph Shabalala was a singer from South Africa.
He was born in 1940 and died in 2020.
He created a famous group: Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
This group sings without instruments, only with the voice.
This style is called isicathamiya, a traditional South African music.
Joseph discovered this music in town, after the death of his father.
He decided to form his own group.
Together with his singers, he made this music famous the world over.
The group became a symbol against apartheid, an unjust system in South Africa.
Joseph was also friends with Nelson Mandela.
The group sang with Paul Simon on the Graceland album, which made them very famous.
Even when he was famous, Joseph always remained close to his country.
Today, his sons sing in the group.
His music continues to keep South Africa's history alive.

How long does it last? 52 minutes.

What age do you need to be to see this film? You need to be at least 12 years old to see it.

How much does it cost?
You can come without booking.

Everyone is welcome during the relaxed films.
Everyone is for example:
parents with their babies,
elderly people,
people with disabilities,
people who are uncomfortable in closed public places.
How does a Relax outing work?
Before the film:
A person welcomes you and shows you the cinema.
A person gives you information about the film.
You enter the room.
The lights dim a little.
The film starts.
During the film :
The door of the room remains open: So you can enter and leave whenever you want.
The sounds of the show are soft.
All ways of reacting to the show are ok.
For example, you can laugh loudly.
Someone from the museum will be there if you need help.
At the end of the film you can :
Have a drink with your friends.
Talk about the show.
Visit the museum.
Ask for help to get home.
For example, to :
find out the bus and tram timetable of the TPG.
TPG stands for Transports Publics Genevois.
call a taxi
Do you have a question? Don't hesitate to call us on 022 418 45 15