Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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Formed:
1964, over 48 years ago.
Snapshot:
A Group with 50 releases, and credited 6 times on others' music. 21 members.

Biography

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Though the group had already been performing together in their native South Africa for some twenty years, it took Paul Simon’s Grammy-winning 1986 album Graceland to bring international attention to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. As Simon’s backing group on that monumental record, they put the traditional vocal music of the Zulu people in an international spotlight. Now, the gorgeous harmonies of the vocal ensemble are required listening for world music fans. With such success, it's no wonder they've been asked to perform alongside everyone from Nelson Mandela to Dolly Parton and Josh Groban.

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Genres

Isicathamiya, Mbube, World, Mbaqanga, Soul, Pop, Rock, Soft Rock. Vote on Genres

Discography

56 releases – 50 under their own name and 6 credits on others' music Edit
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Members

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Mfanafuthi Dlamini

current & founder member

Enoch Shabalala

current & founder member
    • 1964-

Joseph Shabalala

current & founder member
  • musical director:
    • 1964-

Matovoti Msimanga

current & founder member
    • 1964-

Walter Malinga

current & founder member
    • 1964-

Albert Mazibuko

current member
  • tenor vocals:
    • 1969-

Abednego Mazibuko

current member
  • bass vocals:
    • 1974-

Russel Mthembu

current member
  • bass vocals:
    • 1975-

Msizi Shabalala

current member
  • tenor vocals:
    • 1993-

Sibongiseni Shabalala

current member
  • bass vocals:
    • 1993-

Thamsanqa Shabalala

current member
  • alto vocals:
    • 1993-

Thulani Shabalala

current member
  • bass vocals:
    • 1993-

Jockey Shabalala

  • bass vocals:
    • 1974-2005

Jabulani Dubazana

  • tenor vocals:
    • 1975-2004

Headman Shabalala

founder member
  • bass vocals:
    • 1964-1991

Ben Shabalala

founder member
    • unknown-1991

Geophrey Mdletshe

    • 1980-1991

Inos Phungula

    • 1980-1991

Funokwakhe Mazibuko

    • 1969-1980

Joseph Mazibuko

    • 1969-1980

Milton Mazibuko

  • alto vocals:
    • 1969-1980

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