Dr. Joseph Shabalala: A look at the journey of Ladysmith Black Mambazo
By Mxolisi Mhlongo Ladysmith Black Mambazo is undoubtedly South Africa’s shining stars with 6 Grammy awards under their belt. Little is known about how they came together and in this article, we will explore the group's history and founder Joseph Shabalala. Background: Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Amambazo Amnyama) was assembled in the early 1960s by Dr. Joseph Shabalala, then a young farm boy turned factory worker. Dr. Joseph Shabalala’s story is […]