The cover art for the album "Walking in the Footsteps of Our Fathers" by the South African acapella group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Walking in the Footsteps of Our Fathers

The talented musical group of South Africa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has released the 15-track album tagged "Walking in the Footsteps of Our Fathers". It showcases the groups respect for their ancestors and a way of passing their legacy through music.

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.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

All Women Are Beautiful

Awu Wemadoda

Because I Love You

Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes

Homeless

Khuzeka

Long Walk to Freedom

Phalamende

Kuhle Ukukholwa

Mina Kangivumanga

Kwathatha Konakala

Paulina

Tough Times Never Last

Vulani Amasango

Wena Othandabantu