first up to nine +, a discussion with vusi mahlasela. known as "the boys" he is not -- known as "the voice," he is here in america. melissa leo earned her second oscar nod this week for her performance in the film "the fight for." that film is also in the category for best picture. vusi mahlasela and melissa leo coming up. >> all i know is his name is james, and he needs extra help with his reading. >> i am james. >> yes. >> to everyone making a difference, you help us all live better. >> nationwide insurance proudly supports tavis smiley. nationwide is on your side. >> and from contributions to your pbs station by viewers like you. thank you. [captioning made possible by kcet public television] tavis: vusi mahlasela is a singer-songwriter-poet known as "the voice. his latest album is "say africa." he has recorded in dave matthews' studios. here is vusi and dave performing the song "everyday." ♪ ♪ ♪ tavis: this project was a collaboration. we mentioned dave matthews. you have everybody on this project. >> yes. dave is not on this one. ta

smiley at pbs.org tavis: hi, i'm tavis tavis, join me next time with south african music great vusi mahlasela and actress melissa leo. that's next time, see you then. >> all i know is his name is james, and he needs extra help with his reading. >> i am james. >> yes. >> to everyone making a difference, you help us all live better. >> nationwide insurance supports tavis smiley. with every question and every answer, nationwide is proud to join tavis in working to improve financial literacy and remove obstacles to economic empowerment one conversation at a time. nationwide is on your side. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you.