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Mahlathini
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Bio
Simon Nkabinde was a mbaqanga singer from South Africa. Nkabinde, also known as the "Lion of Soweto," is widely regarded as the originator of the deep-voiced, basso profundo "groaning" style that came to represent mbaqanga music in the 1960s. Mahlathini began his musical career as a youngster, performing in church choirs and leading a traditional chorus that played at township weddings and other events. Then, in the late 1950s, through his brother Zeph, he became involved in the music industry and began to establish a name not just as a vocalist but also as a distinctive stage personality.
Discography
Albums6
Stoki Stoki
Stoki Stoki1994 • albumTracks: 12
King of the Groaners
King of the Groaners1993 • albumTracks: 20
Paris-Soweto
Paris-Soweto1992 • albumTracks: 8
Thokozile
Thokozile1988 • albumTracks: 8
The Lion of Soweto
The Lion of Soweto1987 • albumTracks: 14
Uhambo Lwami
Uhambo Lwami1983 • albumTracks: 12
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