Ladysmith Black Mambazo
It began with a dream. In 1964, factory worker and amateur singer Joseph
Shabalala dreamed that "children of many colors and cultures sang to me in tones and harmonies which were so unique and special, that I knew they had come to teach me the sound I had been searching for." Shabalala set about recruiting members for a singing group, beginning with his own family members - brothers and cousins - and teaching them the harmonies he had heard. The group perfected its traditional sound, called "Isicathamiya," winning every local competition it entered. A radio broadcast in 1970 brought about their first recording contract.
Since then, the group has recorded more than 30 albums and sold more than three million records. Their collaboration with Paul Simon on his Graceland album and tour brought Ladysmith Black Mambazo international recognition. Simon also produced the group's first U.S. release, Shaka Zulu, which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Recording in 1987. The group is also a cultural emissary for the new South Africa. They traveled with Nelson Mandela and F.W. deKlerk to Oslo, Norway in 1993 when the national leaders accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, and performed at Mandela's inauguration as the country's first black president.
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Best of...
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The best thing about this collection assembled by their U.S. label, Shanachie, is it includes two love songs in English: a unique view of courtship and love in South Africa, "That's Why I Choose...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Classic Tracks
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A good introduction to their music, this recording includes a wide variety of songs typical of their popular mbube style. (43:21 1990)
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Favourites
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Simply by glancing at the title of the album - "Favourites," with the extra 'u' present in much of the Queen's English - I was reminded that with this album, I was getting something global....
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Gift of the Tortoise
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This release from Ladysmith takes the entire family on an enchanting musical journey trough the rich and wondrous land of the Zulu people. The combination of great music and lively introductions in...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Gospel Songs
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo's music is multi-purpose; the group is able to tailor their style to all sorts of settings, from Gospel to music for commercials, and both appear in this two-CD set. Disc 1...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Heavenly
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This is an atypical recording for South Africa's leading a cappella group. Most of the songs are collaborations with other musicians, and most are not a cappella. The Christian spirituality theme...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Inala
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This South African group has a unique and beautiful style that is well represented in this recording. Their use of traditional songs gives us an insight into cultural South Africa during apartheid....
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Journey Of Dreams
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In 1988, Paul Simon co-produced this recording of South Africa's most famous a cappella group. Most of the 13 songs are in Swahili, written by leader Joseph Shabalala, with the lyrics thankfully...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Liph' Iqiniso
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South Africa is free! This recording was the first released after the end of apartheid. The joy permeates the music of the country's most popular (a cappella) group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, led by...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Long Walk to Freedom
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"Long Walk To Freedom" Features Guest Performances By: Melissa Etheridge, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, Joe McBride, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant and Zap Mama.
Two decades ago,...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: No Boundaries (CD)
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This 2005 release represents a combination of two seemingly very different musical styles and ensembles - Isicathamiya vocalization and chamber orchestra. But arranger Isak Roux rose to the...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Shaka Zulu
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Produced by Paul Simon, this album features all originals from Joseph Shabalalam including "Hello My Baby," "How Long?" and "Ikhaya Lamaqhawe (Home of the Heroes)." A must-own for fans of Ladysmith...
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Thuthukani Ngoxolo
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The title means "Let's Develop in Peace" and this is a celebration of the new era in South Africa. Ladysmith's full sound and interesting rhythms are here, along with a beautiful message of hope...
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