Fri 09 Oct
|Wales Millennium Centre
Graceland at Llais Festival
The Blind Boys of Alabama bring a night of gospel and soul to Llais 2026 alongside London African Gospel Choir who will be performing Paul Simon’s Graceland.
Time & Location
09 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Pl, Cardiff CF10 5AL, UK
About The Event
The Blind Boys of Alabama bring a night of gospel and soul to Llais 2026 alongside London African Gospel Choir who will be performing Paul Simon’s Graceland.
The Blind Boys of Alabama are living legends of gospel music, bringing over 70 years of soul, passion, and powerful storytelling to stages around the world. Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards from both the National Endowment for the Arts and the GRAMMYs, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY® Awards, their extraordinary journey is a testament to resilience, artistry, and enduring spirit.
From their early days performing for pocket change in the Jim Crow South to soundtracking the Civil Rights Movement and performing for three U.S. presidents, their music carries a rich history of perseverance and hope. Their latest album, Echoes of the South, continues this legacy—earning a GRAMMY® Award and multiple nominations—offering a moving reflection on…