Music

Ukukhanya Kwelanga 1975

12 tracks Motella

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African male choral group singing in the local vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They became known internationally recognised after singing with American Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland. They have since won multiple awards, including five Grammy Awards the fifth of which they dedicated to the late former South African President Nelson Mandela.

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Character

Classical in form, grave, earnest and character-led.

classical in formformally daring
gravecomic
earnestironic
character-led

Tracks

A1We, Nhliziyo Yami
A2Yizwani Indaba
A3Uphi Umhlobo Onjengo Jesu
A4Baba Wethu Singenile
A5Uboyekinyanga Yakho
A6Jabula Mfana
B1Ngxa Ngimbona Umsindisi
B2Wazithwal 'Zono Jesu
B3Ngingahlanzwa Ngani Ma
B4Vuka Jona Sithandaze
B5Uhambho Lwamambazo
B6Isimanga Salomhlaba

About the album

Artist: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Label: Motella
Released: 1975
Type: Album
Format: Vinyl
Country: ZA

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