The cover art for "Gift of The Tortoise: A musical Journey Through Southern Africa" an album by the South African Isicathamiya group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Gift of The Tortoise: A musical Journey Through Southern Africa

"Gift of a tortoise: A musical Journey through Southern Africa is a 14-track album by the prestigious South Africa group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It showcases a unique blend of African traditional melodies.

Ladysmith 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.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group in South Africa, led by Joseph Shabalala, who performs traditional isicathamiya and mbube music.