Sharon Katz and The Peace Train new album: For You

<p>South African singer/songwriter and bandleader Sharon Katz co-founded the band The Peace Train in 1992. Nelson Mandela was just out of prison, and Katz and her musicians traveled the country by train, performing celebratory concerts with a children’s choir and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. That landmark tour is documented in the 2015, award-winning documentary <em>When Voices Meet</em>, available on Amazon Prime. Since then, The Peace Train has performed around the world in a huge variety of settings, including along the U.S. southern border over the past two years, always promoting a message of unity, the protection and empowerment of children and, of course, peace.</p> <p>This month, Katz and The Peace Train released a new album, <em>For You</em>. It’s a heartfelt set of uplifting original songs showcasing Katz’s signature blend of South African <em>mbaqanga</em> and Afro-jazz with influences of soul, folk, rock and more. Katz’s clear, songbird voice exudes commitment, sensitivity and moral clarity as she champions a message of hope in a troubled world.</p> <p>Says Katz, “My music and my life choices have always been shaped by you – the extraordinary people I’ve met along my journey; the issues and challenges that have confronted us; and most importantly, the love and support we’ve shared.</p> <p>So this album is truly For You.”</p> <p>Katz and The Peace Train return to Joe’s Pub on Tuesday, September 5 at 7PM. <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dEDgQQcQ4cyPaGq8-PK9KAEqJjJVKeJ5JS7HmDUu95cRNeUgGf9C9K6vrsgvJ3k-z2g6YLkLRlu5efhufZAxVckeNLs2vMM9PN55IPE9scKuilDmFA7hZAFAxh2mTYSItsMA2_qe7TuqKro67MShyuKDDDeOcZubRAHFwBMLS0p5MEdkqSvmYkHubXtH0MmnXjJN5B_GHwGerv-8ooaZeBPZUWAxDXsPTBgha_Sqorg=&c=ZmlSpOdQS0Bt0RQxvEUKzJcPqJcQzbURnsyYL924Nhc5Y-aPQu-M6A==&ch=yM_I5BjidanlN4wZeuho5nN9jZq197F3HiOMNzqb_oex3oxSzrOoag==" target="_blank"><strong>Tickets: PublicTheater.org</strong></a></p> <p>More on the band and the album <a href="https://sharonkatz.com/">here</a>. And check out the band’s soulful new video for the song, “What Can We Do / Sizokwenzenjani,” drawing attention to the plight of the homeless. </p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/sszgkPxsDZw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>