Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Founder Joseph Shabalala Dies
One of the great world ambassadors of Zulu music, Joseph Shabalala, died on February 11, aged 78
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Joseph Shabalala
The South African musician was best known as the founder, director and main composer of award-winning a capella choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which initially came to global attention after collaborating with Paul Simon on his 1986 album, Graceland.
There will be a full obituary in the next issue of Songlines (out March 6).