Two extraordinary gospel traditions come together at Wales Millennium Centre as The Blind Boys of Alabama and the London African Gospel Choir present an unforgettable evening of music, heritage and uplifting live performance during Black History Month 2026.
The Blind Boys of Alabama are among the most celebrated and enduring groups in gospel history. Their remarkable journey spans more than 70 years, from performances in the segregated American South to international concert halls, Grammy Award ceremonies and appearances before three United States presidents.
Formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Deaf and Blind, the group began performing together during the 1930s and went on to provide part of the soundtrack to the American Civil Rights Movement. Their music carries stories of faith, perseverance, struggle and hope, preserving the traditions of gospel while continually reaching new generations.
The group has received six Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts and induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Their recent album, Echoes of the South, continues their long tradition of combining powerful storytelling with emotionally charged vocal performance.
Joining them in Cardiff is the London African Gospel Choir, returning with its critically acclaimed interpretation of Paul Simon’s landmark album Graceland.
Marking 40 years since the album’s original release, the choir’s performance brings African gospel harmonies, vibrant rhythms and a renewed cultural perspective to familiar songs including You Can Call Me Al and Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes.
The London African Gospel Choir draws its singers from across Africa and the wider diaspora, bringing together a range of musical traditions, languages and performance styles. Its interpretation of Graceland celebrates African musical heritage while reconnecting the songs with the South African influences that helped shape the original recording.
Presented as part of Llais 2026, this major double bill brings together African and African American gospel traditions in a concert celebrating resilience, spirituality, cultural exchange and the continuing global influence of Black music.
Children under the age of two are not admitted, and those under 16 must be seated with an adult aged 18 or over. The performance may include loud music, flashing or strobe lighting, smoke or haze effects and strong language.
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