Biography
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African male choral group singing in the local vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They became known internationally after singing with American Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland. They have since won multiple awards, including five Grammy Awards the fifth of which they dedicated to the late former South African President Nelson Mandela. Formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960, Ladysmith Black Mambazo became one of South Africa's most prolific musical groups. Their releases received gold and platinum disc honours in both South Africa and abroad. The group became a mobile academy of South African cultural heritage through their African indigenous isicathamiya music.
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Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
Graceland
1986
The Rhythm Of The Saints
1990
Diamonds On The Inside
2003
Negotiations And Love Songs (1971-1986)
1988
Shaka Zulu
1987
The Essential Paul Simon
2007
Laws Of Illusion
2010
Conversation Peace
1995
Mind The Moon
2019
The Concert In Hyde Park
2017
Roaring Lambs
2000
Awake And Breathe
1999
Disney’s The Lion King Collection
1999
The Complete Albums Collection
2012
Credited work
813 releases · 75 albums · active 1983–2025
- Performance · 928
- Other credits · 125
- Production · 6
Studios: The Hit Factory · Ovation Studios · Amigo Studios · Abbey Road Studios