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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo (mämbäz`ō), choral group formed in 1965 in Ladysmith, South Africa, led by Joseph Shabalala. The group, which sings with a precise yet free-flowing phrasing, has consisted of 8 to 12 members. Its lyrics, which generally reflect religious themes and everyday concerns, are sung mostly in Zulu, but also in English or Sotho. Their first internationally available album was Induku Zethu (1983). They achieved worldwide recognition and acclaim when they recorded with Paul Simon Simon, Paul, 1941–, American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, b. Newark, N.J. A polished and intelligent folk-rock lyricist and performer, he first gained fame as half of Simon and Garfunkel.
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 on his Graceland album (1986); Simon also produced their next album, the Grammy-winning Shaka Zulu (1987). Later releases include Two Worlds One Heart (1990) and Raise Your Spirit Higher (2004; Grammy). The group has also appeared in the drama The Song of Jacob Zulu (1993) and the musical Nomathembe (1995).


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Ladysmith Black Mambazo are a South African male choral group who shot to fame backing Paul Simon on his Graceland album in 1986.
Along the way Ladysmith Black Mambazo have picked up three Grammys, seen albums go platinum, released ground-breaking LP Gracelands with Paul Simon, changed the way traditional music has seen - and been hailed by Nelson Mandela, on his release from prison, as South Africa's cultural ambassadors.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo who, for the past 30 years have been vocalising the struggles and passions of their homeland, will be stopping off from their longest-ever tour at 7.
 
 
 
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