Mumford & Sons take a South African sojourn with Baaba Maal

Mumford & Sons first reeled in fans as folk-rock traditionalists — complete with beards, banjos and suspenders. But the kick drum soon gave way to synths and electric indie rock.

Now the British band's knack for musical adventure continues with a new collaboration, Johannesburg, recorded earlier this year in the South African city. 

Today bandmates Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall and recent collaborator Baaba Maal join Shad to discuss their cross-culture collaboration. Mumford & Sons is currently touring North America with the Senegalese singer. 

"This is a very good opportunity for African music," says Maal, adding that collaborations like this one bring more global attention to music from the region. "It's also something coming from the heart."

WEB EXTRA | Watch the band and Baaba perform together live in South Africa. Plus, check out a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of the album, which took place in a bunker-like studio.