::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . .   Major PBS Performance Special Airing Nationally Across the US; Tour Planned For May 2015   The Bala Brothers – Loyiso , Zwai and Phelo – are a household name in South Africa, thrilling audiences with their fusion of operatically-trained voices, rich harmonies and traditional South African melodies and rhythms. Overcoming apartheid, the trio rose out of poverty on the strength of their musical talent and broke the color barrier of the famous Drakensberg Boys' Choir , becoming its first black members. For their self-titled debut album on Warner Classics, the Brothers perform an inspiring live program of music ranging from The Lion King to Paul Simon (with special guests The Drakensberg Boys Choir), in their hometown Johannesburg’s Lyric Theatre.    On Tuesday, the Bala Brothers release their self-titled CD on Warner Classics, soon to be followed by a DVD and Blu-Ray performance special that will be available on March ...