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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.

     
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • R&B/Soul
  • Pop
  • Electronic

Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
IndodemnyamaAmaswazi Emvelo & Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde2005Album
King Of The GroanersSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1993Compil.
King Of The GroanersSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1993Compil.
You're Telling TalesSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde And Amaswazi Emvelo1990Album
Melodi YallaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde, Mahotella Queens and the Makgona Tsohle Band1988Album
The Lion Of SowetoSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1987Album
IndodemnyamaAmaswazi Emvelo & Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde1987Album
Ejerusalem SiyakhonaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1986Album
Utshwala BegazatiAmaswazi Emvelo & Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde1985Album
Uhambo LwamiSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde And The Queens1983Album
O Akekho / UmhlabauyalinganaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1979Single
Kudala BesibizaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1978Album
Wavutha UmliloSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde and The Queens1977Compil.
Nomacala / Uthi-Ngiphekel ImpakaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens1977Single
Wozu' Uzoxolisa / Umame Ithemba-LamiSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1977Single
Mahlathini Top HitsSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1977Album
Intombi' Emnyama / Mtaka MamaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1977Single
Isitha Ihliziyo / Sekulu KhuniSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens1977Single
Isikhonyane / Ngizothi MakubaniSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens1976Single
Madula / MatshakaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1976Single
We Mama / NtsizwaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens1976Single
Umkhwenyana / IsitmelaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens1976Single
Umkhovu / GuluvaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens1976Single
Guga MzimbaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1976Album
Mike Special / Hamba NaboSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1976Single
Selimathunzi / MahlalelaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde & The Queens1976Single
Abake Ba Bonana / ZolileSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde and The Queens1975Single
UmkhovuSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1975Album
Kumnandi Emgababa / Kumnyama E NdliniSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde and The Queens accomp. by the Ndlondlo Bashise Band1974Single
Ngibuzindlela / NgiphelekezeleSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1974Single
NgibuzindlelaSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1974Album
Uyavutha UmliloSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde, Mahotella Queens, Makgona Tsohle Band1971Compil.
Silandela UmgqashiyoSimon Mahlathini Nkabinde1968Album
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