A Sonic Union: Jeremy Loops and Ladysmith Black Mambazo Light Up Joburg This September

What happens when folk-pop fire meets the soul of South Africa? You get Echoes Between Us, a concert that’s more of a cultural reckoning than a gig.

After a sold-out KwaZulu-Natal debut, Jeremy Loops and the legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo are bringing their genre-defying, soul-stirring show to Johannesburg’s Teatro at Montecasino for two nights only this September 2025.

But this isn’t just another show on the live calendar. It’s a rare, powerful moment in modern South African music. A meeting of rhythm and roots. A cross-generational conversation in harmony.

A once-in-a-lifetime performance

Echoes Between Us is not your average artist-collab. It’s a full-bodied musical dialogue between two of South Africa’s most celebrated exports:

• Jeremy Loops, known for his foot-tapping, loop-layered folk-pop energy

• And Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Grammy-winning isicathamiya group with global acclaim and Zulu heart

Together, they breathe new life into the music we thought we already knew and craft something entirely new in the process.

Expect bold reinterpretations of Paul Simon classics like Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes and Homeless, as well as fresh original material developed specifically for this collaboration.

Each performance promises something different. Something personal. Something that resonates beyond the notes.

When and where

• Dates: Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September 2025

• Venue: The Teatro, Montecasino [Fourways, Johannesburg]

• Times:

  • 19 September at 20:00

  • 20 September at 15:00 and 20:00

• Tickets: From R295 to R595 per person [Excluding R35 booking fee]

• Bookings: Available via Webtickets

Presented by Breakout Events, in partnership with 947 and 702, the concert continues the organisers’ tradition of bringing big-stage music storytelling to South African audiences.

Image 1: www.jeremyloops.com

A cultural crossroads, live on stage

In a country often defined by contrast, Echoes Between Us feels like a healing bridge. It reflects who we are and who we’re becoming, an exploration of memory, movement, and shared rhythm.

For those who grew up on Paul Simon’s Graceland or heard Black Mambazo’s harmonies in their family lounge, this is legacy revisited. For younger fans drawn to Jeremy Loops’ activism-meets-artistry, it’s a chance to witness evolution in motion.

Social media is already buzzing. Fans from across Gauteng have shared memories of KZN’s May performance, calling it “pure magic,” “emotionally spiritual,” and “the kind of show you tell your grandkids about.”

And now, Joburg has its moment.

Book now or risk missing the music moment of the year!

There are only three performances in Joburg, and with names like these, seats won’t last long. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just hungry for something transcendent, this is your cue.

Echoes Between Us is more than a concert. It’s a reckoning, a celebration, and a reminder: when South African artists meet with open hearts and bold voices, the world listens.

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Source: What’s On In Joburg, Webtickets, Breakout Events

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