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 ...

Joseph Shabalala, founder of male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died aged 78. Shabalala passed away at a Pretoria hospital on Tuesday, the band's manager Xolani Majozi told The Times, a ...

When Joseph Bhekizizwe Shabalala died, I stopped in my tracks and just let the sadness pull me down. And then inspiration from his beacon of a life lifted me back up. Shabalala’s own response to the ...

The legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo sings of joy at Montclair's Outpost in the Burbs. For decades, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has carried the spirit of South Africa across the globe—through harmony, ...

Renowned South African choral and Zulu traditional music maestro Bhekizizwe Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo has died. According to the South Africa Times, Shabalala died at a Pretoria Hospital ...

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 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 ...

In a dramatic legal showdown, the Durban high court dismissed an urgent application to stop the Lebo M Presents: African Icons Tribute Concert, clearing the way for the landmark event to proceed on ...

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 ...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Jockey Shabalala, a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, South Africa's most famous a cappella ensemble, has died, the group's record company said Tuesday. He was 62.

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 ...