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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (1960 – present)
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which was formed 1960 in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, have come to represent the traditional culture of South Africa. They are regarded as South Africa’s cultural emissaries at home and around the world. They are a national treasure of the new South Africa in part because they embody the traditions suppressed in the old South Africa.
It has been almost twenty years since Paul Simon made his initial trip to South Africa and met Joseph Shabalala, and the other members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, in a recording studio in Johannesburg. Having listened to a cassette of their music sent by a DJ based in Los Angeles, Simon was captivated by the stirring sound of bass, alto and tenor harmonies. Simon incorporated the traditional sounds of black South Africa into the Graceland album, a project regarded by many as seminal to today’s explosive interest in world music.
It has been almost twenty years since Paul Simon made his initial trip to South Africa and met Joseph Shabalala, and the other members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, in a recording studio in Johannesburg. Having listened to a cassette of their music sent by a DJ based in Los Angeles, Simon was captivated by the stirring sound of bass, alto and tenor harmonies. Simon incorporated the traditional sounds of black South Africa into the Graceland album, a project regarded by many as seminal to today’s explosive interest in world music.
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OmeKevin wrote:
i like the left guy because of the sad tone in this is the way we do NOT!
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StevenRayMorris wrote:
their music is so beautiful, I want to weep when I listen to it but I feel so much joy.
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beautifulvoice wrote:
where is the moon is walking that one is the best.
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mrtom16 wrote:
These guys are so relaxing to listen to! Great stuff!
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Adrienne__ wrote:
Agreed Rob. My dad actually introduced them to me when I was 13 and I thought it was the weirdest music in the world! But I actually put it on my iPod and I just fell in love with it after a few more listens. Its just timeless. Couple years later I'm still enjoying the music.
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concretica wrote:
!!! ГАЛИЛУЙЯ !!!
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RobTrollslayer wrote:
Anyone else agree that African languages have a beautiful sound?
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bluetooth38 wrote:
Ever one must have An Evening with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and just put your feet up, thay are just spectacular.
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VOLENDAM_JIR wrote:
My fav is Mbube
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ux04 wrote:
lifesavers ohmmmmmm.
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RobTrollslayer wrote:
Amazing stuff. Can't believe there isn't more interest in them.
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mmikey wrote:
Can't wait to see them in November <3
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pachanka wrote:
rain rain... beautiful rain. Warning dont overdue your listening to this band. I hate burning out good choirs.
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Wendrowniczek wrote:
i like it =)
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2Serenity wrote:
Simply bliss!
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BerylBond wrote:
2 words.. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
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Roguey_Potato wrote:
I luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurve You!!!!!!
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wehavetheobbler wrote:
i loved you in mean girls!
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Sanders Theater, Boston, United States
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- Feb 13 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Carolina Theatre, Durham, NC, United States
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