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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.



Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Classic Tracks
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Item #: 9101C
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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) Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Classic Tracks Song List... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Favourites
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Item #: 9122C
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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.... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Gift of the Tortoise
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Item #: 9100C
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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... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Heavenly
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Item #: 9116C
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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... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Journey Of Dreams
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Item #: 9117C
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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... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Live at Montreux - 1987/89/2000 (CD)
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Item #: 9123C
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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO has played Montreux on three occasions (in 1987, 1989 & 2000), and this CD is a combination from all three performances. It features classic tracks such as "Hello My Baby",... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Live at Montreux - 1987/89/2000 (DVD)
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Item #: 9123D
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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO has played Montreux on three occasions (in 1987, 1989 & 2000), and this DVD is a combination from all three performances. It features classic tracks such as "Hello My Baby",... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (CD)
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Item #: 9103C
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There are venues that are more prestigious than the Royal Albert, but not many. As expected, Ladysmith does the hall justice. Joseph Shabalala gives the listener a little romance with their fun... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (VHS Video Tape)
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Item #: 9103V
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This is the first officially released performance video from Ladysmith during their illustrious 26-year existence! Recorded live at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1998, the video captures the energy... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Long Walk to Freedom
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Item #: 9110C
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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,... Click here for more information...

   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: No Boundaries (CD)
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Item #: 9109C
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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... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Raise Your Spirit Higher (CD)
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Item #: 9107C
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From the record label's web site: Ladysmith Black Mambazo's first release since the Grammy nominated "Live at Royal Albert Hall"... Click here for more information...
   


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Thuthukani Ngoxolo
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Item #: 9115C
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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... Click here for more information...
   


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