This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The founder of the South ...

Eight years ago director Mpumi “Supa” Mbele went to watch a live performance of South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Joburg Theatre with his son, who had no idea who they were but was amazed ...

The story of Joseph Shabalala, who rose to international fame with his band Ladysmith Black Mambazo after contributing to Paul Simon’s massively successful Graceland album. Bathed in Ladysmith’s ...

A night of harmony and heritage filled Durban’s Playhouse Company as acclaimed producer and composer Lebo M, born Lebohang Morake, honoured the late Dr Joseph Shabalala, founder of the world-renowned ...

The Joseph Shabalala Foundation, alongside Mrs Thokozile Shabalala, wife of the late legendary musician Dr Joseph Shabalala, has publicly distanced itself from the African Icons Tribute Concert ...

This year, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is celebrating six decades of bringing joyous and uplifting music to people all over the world. Founded and originally led by Joseph Shabalala, the group celebrates ...

2023 marks the 63rd anniversary of Joseph Shabalala forming Ladysmith Black Mambazo. His group would not only conquer all of South Africa, but would become a worldwide phenomenon, winning more GRAMMY ...

Lebo M’s African Icons Tribute Concert in honour of the late Joseph Shabalala went ahead on Heritage Day in Durban, despite objections from the Shabalala family. The event was held at the Playhouse ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The founder of the South African multi-Grammy-Award-winning music group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala, has died at age 78, the group and the government announced ...

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Copyright 2024 NPR Joseph Shabalala, founder of the acclaimed South African musical group Ladysmith ...