Ladysmith is a town in South Africa that has produced famous people including world sports personalities, cultural activists and recently Grammy Award winners. The formation of Ladysmith Black Mambazo as a musical group in the early 1960’s has put African traditional music on a world map. Joseph Shabalala is the founder and leader of the group. A visit to his home in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa shades more light on how African heritage should be treasured.