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Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde
voc, *1938 ZA, Alexandra, Gauteng
Singer / Musician of World
Well-known for his gruff and deep voice, Simon "Mahlatini" Nkabinde was a South African "groaner" born in the Alexandra township in 1938 who rose to prominence in the 1960's at the height of the mbaqanga style's popularity. Also known as "the Lion of Soweto", he was a very active recording artist and more so a live performer, often in conjunction with the Mahotella Queens and sometimes under a number of pseudonyms. Following interest in the sounds of Southern Africa after Paul Simon's 1986 "Graceland" album, the group were kept busy with concerts across the globe and even a 1989 collaboration with The Art Of Noise. Nkabinde died on July 27, 1999 from complications resulting from diabetes.
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indodemnyama | Amaswazi Emvelo & Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 2005 | Album |
| King Of The Groaners | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1993 | Compil. |
| King Of The Groaners | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1993 | Compil. |
| You're Telling Tales | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde And Amaswazi Emvelo | 1990 | Album |
| Melodi Yalla | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde, Mahotella Queens and the Makgona Tsohle Band | 1988 | Album |
| The Lion Of Soweto | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1987 | Album |
| Indodemnyama | Amaswazi Emvelo & Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1987 | Album |
| Ejerusalem Siyakhona | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1986 | Album |
| Utshwala Begazati | Amaswazi Emvelo & Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1985 | Album |
| Uhambo Lwami | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde And The Queens | 1983 | Album |
| O Akekho / Umhlabauyalingana | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1979 | Single |
| Kudala Besibiza | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1978 | Album |
| Wavutha Umlilo | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde and The Queens | 1977 | Compil. |
| Nomacala / Uthi-Ngiphekel Impaka | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens | 1977 | Single |
| Wozu' Uzoxolisa / Umame Ithemba-Lami | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1977 | Single |
| Mahlathini Top Hits | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1977 | Album |
| Intombi' Emnyama / Mtaka Mama | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1977 | Single |
| Isitha Ihliziyo / Sekulu Khuni | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens | 1977 | Single |
| Isikhonyane / Ngizothi Makubani | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens | 1976 | Single |
| Madula / Matshaka | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1976 | Single |
| We Mama / Ntsizwa | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens | 1976 | Single |
| Umkhwenyana / Isitmela | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens | 1976 | Single |
| Umkhovu / Guluva | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens | 1976 | Single |
| Guga Mzimba | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1976 | Album |
| Mike Special / Hamba Nabo | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1976 | Single |
| Selimathunzi / Mahlalela | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens | 1976 | Single |
| Abake Ba Bonana / Zolile | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde and The Queens | 1975 | Single |
| Umkhovu | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1975 | Album |
| Kumnandi Emgababa / Kumnyama E Ndlini | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde and The Queens accomp. by the Ndlondlo Bashise Band | 1974 | Single |
| Ngibuzindlela / Ngiphelekezele | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1974 | Single |
| Ngibuzindlela | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1974 | Album |
| Uyavutha Umlilo | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde, Mahotella Queens, Makgona Tsohle Band | 1971 | Compil. |
| Silandela Umgqashiyo | Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde | 1968 | Album |
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