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    ladysmith black mambazo Stories

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Photo by Gallo Images / City Press / Khaya Ngwenya.
    Music
    11 February 2020

    10 Essential Ladysmith Black Mambazo Songs

    10 key songs from Ladysmith Black Mambazo's extensive catalog.

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo Founder Joseph Shabalala Has Reportedly Died
    Music
    11 February 2020

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo Founder Joseph Shabalala Has Reportedly Died

    Joseph Shabalala, founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has passed on.

    In Conversation with Ladysmith Black Mambazo: "Each time we sang for the Apartheid police, they would let us go."
    Music
    03 July 2019

    In Conversation with Ladysmith Black Mambazo: "Each time we sang for the Apartheid police, they would let us go."

    The Grammy award-winning South African traditional music group talks about singing during the Apartheid era, collaborating with Dolly Parton and giving back to the music community.

    Mixed Reactions From South Africans as Ladysmith Black Mambazo Set to Collaborate with Jacob Zuma
    News
    07 January 2019

    Mixed Reactions From South Africans as Ladysmith Black Mambazo Set to Collaborate with Jacob Zuma

    Former President Jacob Zuma is dropping an album this year, and he plans to feature the legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo Win Their 5th Grammy Award, But There’s a Small Problem
    Popular
    29 January 2018

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo Win Their 5th Grammy Award, But There’s a Small Problem

    They won for their album Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration.

    Sorry Guys, Wizkid Is Not the First African Artist to Sell Out London's Royal Albert Hall After All
    News
    02 October 2017

    Sorry Guys, Wizkid Is Not the First African Artist to Sell Out London's Royal Albert Hall After All

    News spread over the weekend, that Wizkid was the first African solo act to sell out London's Royal Albert Hall, but it appears that may not be the case.

    RAMBO’s Summer Disco Tech Mix is Exactly What You Need This Weekend
    Audio
    09 September 2016

    RAMBO’s Summer Disco Tech Mix is Exactly What You Need This Weekend

    BLK JKS' Tshepang Ramoba heats up South Africa with a new Summer Disco Tech Mix under his RAMBO production moniker.

    Win Tickets To Ladysmith Black Mambazo Live At New York City's Legendary Town Hall
    Events
    10 February 2016

    Win Tickets To Ladysmith Black Mambazo Live At New York City's Legendary Town Hall

    Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Ladysmith Black Mamazo live at New York City's legendary Town Hall on Friday, February 19.

    African Artists At The Grammys: Angélique Kidjo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Rocky Dawuni & Jidenna Earn 2016 Nominations
    News
    07 December 2015

    African Artists At The Grammys: Angélique Kidjo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Rocky Dawuni & Jidenna Earn 2016 Nominations

    Angélique Kidjo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Zomba Prison Project, Rocky Dawuni, and Jidenna have all been nominated for 2016 Grammys.

    Mi Casa x Ladysmith Black Mambazo 'My Sugar'
    Audio
    08 July 2014

    Mi Casa x Ladysmith Black Mambazo 'My Sugar'

    South Africa's Mi Casa and Ladysmith Black Mambazo collaborate on a catchy new single 'My Sugar.'

    Premiere: Dan Croll x Ladysmith Black Mambazo 'Hello My Baby' For Record Store Day
    Audio
    17 April 2014

    Premiere: Dan Croll x Ladysmith Black Mambazo 'Hello My Baby' For Record Store Day

    Stream British singer Dan Croll's collaboration with Ladysmith Black Mambazo for Record Store Day.

    An African Minute: Nigerian Songstress Zara Gretti
    Music
    10 November 2011

    An African Minute: Nigerian Songstress Zara Gretti

    Zara Gretti is making waves in the Nigerian music scene with her new single "Teno" (below), a nice follow up to her hit "Aboko Ku."

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