Shabalala

DANI VAN DER HORST Joseph Shabalala, the founder of the award-winning choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo-died at age 78 on 11 February in Pretoria. The news was confirmed by the group’s manager, Xolani Majozi. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is an all-male choral group, that follows the traditional Zulu isicathamiya style of singing. Shabalala was the leader and musical director of the group and played a key role in introducing Zulu music to the international community. Paul Simon of folk-rock duo, Simon & Garfunkel, stated in an Instagram caption on his official account: “I admired him for his music and Godly spirit. People love Mambazo. I loveRead More →