A fall sustained by Miriam Makeba late last week has forced the cancellation of her U.S. dates. Although it makes her deeply sorry to disappoint her loyal fans, Ms. Makeba’s doctors are not allowing her to travel. Makeba’s fellow South African and renowned vocalist Sibongile Khumalo has agreed to step in and will travel to the U.S. specifically to perform at Celebrate Brooklyn! As originally planned, Brooklyn resident and highly regarded South African bassist Bakithi Kumalo & Friends will open the show.

Sibongile Khumalo is one of Africa's biggest stars, an extraordinary performer as at home with traditional South African, jazz, and other popular styles as she is with oratorio and opera. She will perform at Celebrate Brooklyn! with a trio that will highlight her pop side. Among Khumalo’s many accolades are the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Music, four South African Music Awards for her light music and jazz recordings, and three FNB Vita awards for her opera and concert work.

Saturday, June 14 at 7.30pm

WaMu® Concert Series

SIBONGILE KHUMALO / BAKITHI KUMALO & FRIENDS