Ladysmith Black Mambazo
South Africa
Formed: 1964
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: International, Pop/Rock
Styles: Africa, Worldbeat, Mbube, Afro-Pop, African Folk
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo was founded by Joseph Shabalala in 1974. They've cut well over 30 albums since, but the group did not become well known outside of South Africa until Paul Simon asked them to perform on Graceland. Shabalala was born into a poor family that lived on a white man's farm near the town of Ladysmith. There were eight children in the Shabalala family, and, as the oldest boy, it was Joseph's duty to take care of the family after his father died. Shabalala's first musical experience, save for a bit of fooling around on the guitar...
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- Paul Simon (56)
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- Paul Simon (56)
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