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BioLadysmith Black Mambazo is a renowned South African male choral group that was founded in the 1960s by Joseph Shabalala. The group changed its name from Mshengu White Mambazo to Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 2000. Their unique vocal harmonies, traditional Zulu rhythms, and a cappella singing style have garnered international recognition, particularly after their collaboration with Paul Simon on his album "Graceland" in the 1980s. The group has released over 50 albums and has won multiple Grammy Awards. They use their music to promote messages of peace, love, and understanding, and have been appointed as goodwill ambassadors for their country. Their music has also been featured in several films, including "The Lion King." Despite changes in membership over the years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo continues to perform and record new music.

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Albert MazibukoActive

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Abednego MazibukoActive

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Russel MthembuActive

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Thamsanqa ShabalalaActive

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Thulani ShabalalaActive

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Msizi ShabalalaActive

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Sibongiseni ShabalalaActive

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Joseph ShabalalaInactive

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Discography

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Songs From Lindiwe2019 • AlbumTracks: 23

Walking in the Footsteps of Our Fathers2016 • AlbumTracks: 15

Music From Inala: A Zulu Ballet2014 • AlbumTracks: 15

Always With Us2014 • AlbumTracks: 10

Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Friends2012 • AlbumTracks: 30

Songs From A Zulu Farm2011 • AlbumTracks: 16

Kobuye Kulunge2010 • AlbumTracks: 10

My Dreams-African Sounds2008 • AlbumTracks: 10

Shintsha Sithothobala2007 • AlbumTracks: 12

No Boundaries2005 • AlbumTracks: 12

Wenyukela2003 • AlbumTracks: 13

The Star and The Wiseman1998 • AlbumTracks: 20

Ukuzala Ukuzelula1996 • AlbumTracks: 10

Thuthukani Ngoxolo1995 • AlbumTracks: 10

Isicathamiya1995 • AlbumTracks: 20

Gift of The Tortoise: A Musical Journey Through Southern Africa1994 • AlbumTracks: 14

Liph Iqiniso1993 • AlbumTracks: 10

Two Worlds One Heart1990 • AlbumTracks: 13

Izigqi Zendoda1990 • AlbumTracks: 11

Ezulwini Siyakhona1986 • AlbumTracks: 8

Inkazimulo1985 • AlbumTracks: 10

Ibhayibheli Liyindlela1984 • AlbumTracks: 12

Phansi Emgodini1981 • AlbumTracks: 12

Nqonqotha Mfana1980 • AlbumTracks: 12

Intokozo1980 • AlbumTracks: 12

Ezinkulu1979 • AlbumTracks: 12

Indlela Yase Zulwini1978 • AlbumTracks: 12

Ushaka1977 • AlbumTracks: 12

Phezulu Emafini1977 • AlbumTracks: 10

Ukusindiswa1977 • AlbumTracks: 12

Isitimela1974 • AlbumTracks: 12

Umama Lo!1974 • AlbumTracks: 12

Amabutho1973 • AlbumTracks: 12