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Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Band, *1960 ZA, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
Singer of World

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African male choral group that sings in the vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland, and have won multiple awards, including four Grammy Awards. They were formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960 and later became one of South Africa's most prolific recording artists, with their releases receiving gold and platinum disc honors. The group has now become a mobile academy, teaching people about South Africa and its culture.

     
Members
PortraitJohnny Clegg
g, voc *1976 ZA
PortraitSipho Mchunu
voc, g, acc *1951 ZA
PortraitJoseph Shabalala
voc *1941 ZA
Jabulani Mwelase
voc
Jockey Shabalala
voc
Headman Shabalala
voc
Abednigo Mazibuko
voc
Russel Mthembu
voc
Albert Mazibuko
voc
Grownwell Khumalo
voc
Band Membership
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Celebrating Our History 1973-1974: Amabutho / IsitimelaLadysmith Black Mambazo2016Compil.
Live - Singing For Peace Around The WorldLadysmith Black Mambazo2014Album
Colours Of AfricaLadysmith Black Mambazo2013Compil.
The Pure & The GoldenLadysmith Black Mambazo2012Compil.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo & FriendsLadysmith Black Mambazo2012Compil.
Under African Skies (Paul Simon's Graceland Journey)Paul Simon * Miriam Makeba * Hugh Masekela * Ladysmith Black Mambazo * Ray Phiri2012Album
Songs From A Zulu FarmLadysmith Black Mambazo2011Album
African SunLadysmith Black Mambazo2011Album
Tip Toe Guys: The Soul Of - A Story Of Zulu HarmonyLadysmith Black Mambazo2009Compil.
Ilembe: Honoring Shaka ZuluLadysmith Black Mambazo2008Album
We Are Together (Songs From The Motion Picture)Ladysmith Black Mambazo2008Album
Nqonqotha MfanaLadysmith Black Mambazo2007Album
IsitimelaLadysmith Black Mambazo2007Album
Long Walk To FreedomLadysmith Black Mambazo2006Album
Ladysmith Black MambazoLadysmith Black Mambazo2005Single
Live At Montreux 1987/1989/2000Ladysmith Black Mambazo2005Compil.
Best Of - Out Of AfricaLadysmith Black Mambazo2005Compil.
Live At Montreux 1987/1989/2000Ladysmith Black Mambazo2005Album
Steel StormAfricanism Loves Ladysmith Black Mambazo2004Album
The Very Best Of Rain, Rain, Beautiful RainLadysmith Black Mambazo2004Compil.
No BoundariesLadysmith Black Mambazo And The Strings Of The English Chamber Orchestra Conducted By Ralf Gothóni2004Album
Rain, Rain, Beautiful RainLadysmith Black Mambazo2004Album
Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela)Ladysmith Black Mambazo2003Album
The Chillout SessionsLadysmith Black Mambazo2002Compil.
Congratulations South AfricaLadysmith Black Mambazo2001Album
The Ultimate CollectionLadysmith Black Mambazo2001Compil.
FavouritesLadysmith Black Mambazo2000Compil.
Lihl' Ixhiba LikagogoLadysmith Black Mambazo2000Album
The Warner Brothers CollectionLadysmith Black Mambazo2000Compil.
Ain't No SunshineLadysmith Black Mambazo Featuring Des'ree1999Single
In HarmonyLadysmith Black Mambazo1999Album
Peace & LoveLadysmith Black Mambazo1999Compil.
The Best Of Ladysmith Black MambazoLadysmith Black Mambazo1999Compil.
Live At The Royal Albert HallLadysmith Black Mambazo1999Album
AbezizweLadysmith Black Mambazo1999Single
Tropical RainforestLadysmith Black Mambazo, Geoffrey Holder1998Album
The Best Of - Vol. 2Ladysmith Black Mambazo1998Compil.
The Star And The Wiseman (Remixes)Ladysmith Black Mambazo1998Album
Inkanyezi Nezazi (The Star And The Wiseman)Ladysmith Black Mambazo1998Single
The Best Of (The Star And The Wiseman)Ladysmith Black Mambazo1998Compil.
The Star And The WisemanLadysmith Black Mambazo1998Single
The Best Of - Vol. 1Ladysmith Black Mambazo1998Compil.
Knockin' On Heaven's DoorLadysmith Black Mambazo Featuring Dolly Parton1997Single
Knockin' On Heaven's Door / I'll Take You ThereLadysmith Black Mambazo1997Single
Spirit Of South Africa - The Very Best Of Ladysmith Black MambazoLadysmith Black Mambazo1997Compil.
HeavenlyLadysmith Black Mambazo1997Album
Ukuzala UkuzelulaLadysmith Black Mambazo1996Album
Gospel SongsLadysmith Black Mambazo1995Album
Swing Low Sweet ChariotLadysmith Black Mambazo Featuring China Black1995Single
Thuthukani NgoxoloLadysmith Black Mambazo1995Album
World In Union '95Ladysmith Black Mambazo1995Single
Gift Of The TortoiseLadysmith Black Mambazo1994Album
Liph' IqinisoLadysmith Black Mambazo1993Album
Zulu Traditional = ズールージャイブLadysmith Black Mambazo1992Album
Inkanyezi NezaziLadysmith Black Mambazo1992Album
South Africa: Cologne Zulu FestivalJohnny Clegg & Sipho Mchunu / Ladysmith Black Mambazo1992Album
Best Of Ladysmith Black MambazoLadysmith Black Mambazo1992Compil.
Township JiveLadysmith Black Mambazo1990Album
The Lion Sleeps Tonight = Le Lion Est Mort Ce SoirLadysmith Black Mambazo & Mint Juleps1990Single
Two Worlds One HeartLadysmith Black Mambazo1990Album
Classic TracksLadysmith Black Mambazo1990Compil.
How The Leopard Got His SpotsDanny Glover, Ladysmith Black Mambazo1989Album
Journey Of DreamsLadysmith Black Mambazo1988Album
Rain, Rain, Beautiful RainLadysmith Black Mambazo1988Single
Hello My BabyLadysmith Black Mambazo1987Album
Shaka ZuluLadysmith Black Mambazo1987Album
ThandaniLadysmith Black Mambazo1987Album
That's Why I Choose YouLadysmith Black Mambazo1987Single
Ezulwini SiyakhonaLadysmith Black Mambazo1986Album
ZibuyinhlazaneLadysmith Black Mambazo1986Album
Ulwandle OluncgweleLadysmith Black Mambazo1985Album
InalaLadysmith Black Mambazo1985Album
InkazimuloLadysmith Black Mambazo1985Album
Induku ZethuLadysmith Black Mambazo1983Album
Umthombo WamanziLadysmith Black Mambazo1982Album
Phansi EmgodiniLadysmith Black Mambazo1981Album
Tsamaya Pelo YakaLadysmith Black Mambazo1980Single
IntokozoLadysmith Black Mambazo1979Album
Nearer My God / Praise The LordLadysmith Black Mambazo1979Single
EzinkuluLadysmith Black Mambazo1979Album
UshakaLadysmith Black Mambazo1977Album
AmaqhaweLadysmith Black Mambazo1976Album
Ngxa Ngimbona UmsindisiLadysmith Black Mambazo1976Single
UthandoLadysmith Black Mambazo1976Single
UkusindiswaLadysmith Black Mambazo1976Album
Gijimani WezintombiLadysmith Black Mambazo1976Single
Phezulu EmafiniLadysmith Black Mambazo1976Album
Igama LikajesuLadysmith Black Mambazo1976Single
Shintsha SithothobalaLadysmith Black Mambazo1975Album
Ukukhanya KwelangaLadysmith Black Mambazo1975Album
IsitimelaLadysmith Black Mambazo1974Album
AmabuthoLadysmith Black Mambazo1973Album
ImbongiLadysmith Black Mambazo1973Album
Once In A Blue MoonLadysmith Black MambazoSingle
Shosholoza 99Ladysmith Black MambazoSingle
HomelessLadysmith Black MambazoAlbum
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