Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Biography
[Edit]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, came with a choral group called the Blacks. Shabalala eventually took over leadership of the group and became its main composer. The Blacks won most of the local vocal competitions and became the most popular Zulu vocal group, but Shabalala felt that something was missing. "I had been hearing a voice inside me," Shabalala said. "I didn't know it, but it was the voice of God." When the voice told him to fast, Shabalala obeyed, and on his fast, he had a vision of a new kind of vocal music. Shortly thereafter he became a Christian. Taking the choral music he heard in the Christian church, he combined it with the Zulu tradition to create his own style.
When the Blacks refused to take part in Shabalala's experiments, he formed Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The group consists of seven bass voices, an alto, a tenor, and Shabalala singing lead. The combo immediately began releasing albums at a staggering rate, offering a massive catalog of vocal music. Even if you don't speak Zulu, when they hit a low rumbling note, you can literally feel the power of their voices in your body.
"In Zulu singing there are three major sounds," Shabalala explains. "A high keening ululation; a grunting, puffing sound that we make when we stomp our feet; and a certain way of singing melody. Before Black Mambazo you didn't hear these three sounds in the same songs. So it is new to combine them, although it is still done in a traditional style. We are just asking God to allow us to polish it, to help keep our voices in order so we can praise Him and uplift the people."
The group has had an extremely prolific recording career, having released over 50 albums and collections, beginning with their debut, Amabutho, on Gallo Records in 1973. In 1988 Ladymith signed with Warner Bros. and issued a pair of albums, Journey of Dreams in 1988 and Two Worlds One Heart in 1990. A couple of best-of samplers appeared on Shanachie in 1992. The group switched back to Gallo for a series of 1990s releases, then moved to Wrasse for several albums, including 2000's In Harmony. No Boundaries, which featured the English Chamber Orchestra, appeared on Headsup Records in 2005, followed by a second album from the label, Long Walk to Freedom, in 2006. In 2007 Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu was issued in South Africa with an American edition following in 2008. ~ j. poet, Rovi
Title: Thuthukani Ngoxolo (Let's Develop in Peace)
Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Genre: Rock, World Music, Pop
Title: Gift of the Tortoise: A Musical Journey Through Southern Africa
Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Genre: Rock, World Music, Pop, Kids
Title: Steel Storm (feat. Bob Sinclar) - Single
Artist: Africanism, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Tough Times Never Last - Single
Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Genre: World Music, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Halo sana (Buya Mama) - Single
Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Unathi
Genre: Afro Jazz, World Music, Pop
Title: Live At Montreux 1987, 1989, 2000
Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Genre: Afro Jazz, Rock, Punk Rock, World Music, Pop
Title: Songs of Peace & Love for Kids & Parents Around the World
Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Genre: World Music, Classical
Title: Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Live at Montreux 1987/1989/2000
Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Genre: Rock, World Music, Pop
Collections
Title: When Love Speaks - The Sonnets
Genre:
Title: Best of the Lion King
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: South African Gospel According to Earthworks
Genre: Gospel, World Music
Title: Love & Peace: Greatest Hits for Kids
Genre: Kids
Title: Sweet Slumbers: Soothing Lullabies For Kids
Genre: Kids
Title: We'll Paint You a Rainbow
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto - Volume One
Genre: World Music
Title: Sono Maison Mere, Vol. 1
Genre: World Music
Title: A Song for Mandela
Genre: World Music
Title: African Songbook, Vol. 2
Genre: World Music
Title: Spirit of Gospel, Vol. 2
Genre: Gospel
Title: Spirit of Gospel, Vol. 3
Genre: Gospel
Title: World Travels: World Music For Kids
Genre: Kids
Title: Rough Guide to African Lullabies
Genre: World Music
Title: Spirit of Gospel, Vol. 4
Genre: Gospel
Title: African Lullaby
Genre: Kids
Title: Breathe Sunshine, Vol. 2
Genre: Electronica, World Music
Title: African Songbook, Vol. 1
Genre: World Music
Title: The Lion King II: Return To Pride Rock
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Rough Guide To South Africa Gospel
Genre: Gospel
Title: The Rough Guide To African Misic For Children
Genre: World Music
Title: Now That’s What I Call Music! 42
Genre: Pop
Title: South African Vibes (By Mondomix)
Genre: Jazz, World Music
Title: The Rough Guide - The Music Of South Africa
Genre: Jazz, World Music
Title: The Rough Guide - South Africa II
Genre: World Music
Title: Great Black Music
Genre: Latin
Title: Surrender Top 100 Pyramid - December 2014 (CD2)
Genre: Tech House, Electro, Progressive
Title: Spirits Of Nature - Vol. 4
Genre: New Age, Meditative
Title: Listen Again
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Grand Masters: Collection African Roots
Genre: Jazz, World Music, Lounge
Title: Grand Masters Collection African Ceremony
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Lounge
Title: Grand Masters Collection African Souvenirs
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Lounge
Title: Grand Masters Collection Voices Of Africa
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Lounge
Title: P-Funk Classics
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco, Funk
Featuring albums
Title: Rarities, B-Sides and Other Stuff, Vol. 2
Artist: Sarah McLachlan
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Alternative, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic, Contemporary Folk
Title: Sesame Street: Jim Henson - A Sesame Street Celebration, Vol. 2
Artist: Sesame Street
Genre: Kids
Title: Afrikya, Vol. 1 - A Musical Journey Through Africa
Artist: Donna D'Cruz, Marcus Samuelsson
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Sesame Street: Jim Henson: A Sesame Street Celebration, Vol. 2
Artist: Sesame Street
Genre: Kids
Title: A Child's Celebration Of Lullaby
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Grand Masters Collection: African Instruments
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, World Music
Title: Grand Masters Collection: Sound Offerings from South Africa
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: World Music
Title: Putumayo Presents: 10th Anniversary Collection (1 Of 2)
Artist: Putumayo
Genre: Blues, World Music, Pop
Title: Putumayo Presents: Cover The World - World Music Versions Of Classic Pop Hits
Artist: Putumayo
Genre: Blues, World Music, Latin, Pop