Ladysmith Black Mambazo


Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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Formed: 1974
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: International

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Biography:
Ladysmith Black Mambazo was founded by Joseph Shabalala in 1974. They've cut well over 30 albums since, but the group did not become well known outside of South Africa until Paul Simon asked them to perform on Graceland. Shabalala was born into a poor family that lived on a white man's farm near the town of Ladysmith. There were eight children in t... Continue Bio >>

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Tickets:
01/31/2010 Hill Auditorium
02/01/2010 Hill Auditorium
02/06/2010 Sanders Theatre
02/07/2010 The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
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Ringtones:
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Discography:
2008 Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu [Heads Up]
2007 Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu [Warner Bros.]
2006 Long Walk to Freedom
2005 No Boundaries
2005 Live at Montreux, 1987, 1989, 2000
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Group Members:
Inos Hungula
Ben Shabalala
Geophrey Mdletshe
Russel Mthembu
Abednego Mazibuko
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Similar Artists:
Mahlathini
Johnny Clegg
The Soweto Gospel Choir
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Influenced By:
The Soul Stirrers
The Boyoyo Boys
Fela Kuti
Hugh Masekela
The Drifters
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Followers:
Les Nubians
Paul Simon
Zap Mama
Baha Men
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