The legendary Carnegie Hall, in the heart of New York, is honouring the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s first democratic elections by hosting several local music acts later this year, which is also seen as the pinnacle of any artist’s career.

The ”Spotlight on the Music of South Africa” series will start in late October.

Carnegie Hall says for years, South Africa has ”given rise to brilliantly creative and original artists, offering an endless supply of inspiration to music fans worldwide.”

”This season we welcome several of the country’s extraordinary musicians to Carnegie Hall, including genre-defying cellist Abel Selaocoe and his Bantu Ensemble, the thrilling vocals of the Ndlovu Youth Choir, the transportive jazz of Nduduzo Makhathini, and a not-to-be missed collaboration featuring two of South Africa’s foremost singer-songwriters: Zolani Mahola and Jesse Clegg.”

Clegg and Mahola will perform at Carnegie Hall on 29 October, while Clegg will also be busy with his next American tour.

Clegg says it’s a dream come true:

“I am immensely excited and honoured to be performing at Carnegie Hall for the first time. This opportunity is a culmination of dreams, dedication and a significant milestone in my career. I feel reverence to grace such an iconic stage where some of my heroes have performed and to once again be sharing my music with an American audience in such a special space.”

Dating back to its opening in 1891, Carnegie Hall has hosted performances by some of the most iconic figures in music history across various genres, including classical, jazz, and popular music. The venue’s illustrious past adds to its prestige and significance.

The Beatles, Judy Garland, and Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd and Miles Davis are some of the acts that have graced the stage at this famous venue.

For more information on the performances, visit the Carnegie Hall Website.