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"Prince of Peace" from Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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"Umon Usuk Esweni" from Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Ladysmith black Mambazo

Ladysmith black mambazo
Founded by lead singer and composer Joeseph shabalala in 197, Ladysmith Black Mambazowas little known outside South Africa until Paul Simon featured its intricate , but soft spoken vocal harmonies on his Graceland album  in 1985.Since then , the group has risen to the heights of internatiional acclaim, and its singing can be heard in movies, television commercials, broadway shows,world tours,and nearly three dozen of the bands own albums.WIth its latest effort llembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu, Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo pay musical tribute to the ideals of the 18th centrury warriorwho united south africa's many tribes into a single  powerful force.  Singing in thier native Zulu Language, the members harmonize about overcoming obstacles and learning from exerience, caution against jealousy, and celebrating people coming together in unity.  Shaka Zulu's story is told during "kuyafundw Osizini". Only two songs "This is the way we do" and "Prince of Peace", which reflect Shabalala's embracing of Cristianity since his conversion in 1975, are sung in english, but ladysmith Black Mambazo'sacrobatic vocalizing allows its message to get through in any language.



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