Artist
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a gospel artist from South Africa formed in 1964. 101 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Gospel · South Africa · Best gospel albums
- 101
- Releases
- 1973–2026
- Active years
- 1964
- Formed
Discography
77
Most popular
Shaka Zulu
1987 · 10 tracks
Journey of Dreams
1988
Two Worlds One Heart
2002
Songs from a Zulu Farm
2011
Zibuyinhlazane
2000
Gift of the Tortoise
1994
Thandani
2006
No Boundaries
2005
One Voice – One World
2026
Soothe My Soul Songs from our South African Church
2023
Merry Christmas Brighton! (Live In Brighton, England, December 8, 1988)
2022
Winter 2001 Live: Warm Music for a Cold Night!
2022
Live At St Paul's Cathedral, London: June 24, 2004
2022
From South Africa to Graceland, The Year We Met the World! (Live in Germany, 1986)
2022
Live From Los Angeles: Peace, Love & Harmony (February 11, 1995)
2022
Songs From Lindiwe
2019
World Music
2017
Songs of Peace & Love for Kids & Parents Around the World
2017
Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2017
Walking in the Footsteps of Our Fathers
2016
Classic Tracks
2015
The Best Of, Vol. 2
2015
Best Of Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2015
Singing for Peace Around the World (Live)
2014
Music From Inala: A Zulu Ballet
2014
Always With Us
2014
Live - Singing for Peace Around the World
2014
Gift Of The Tortoise: A Musical Journey Through Southern Africa
2014
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Live At Montreux 1987/1989/2000
2012
Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Friends
2012
Live At Montreux 1987, 1989, 2000
2012
Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Friends
2012
Spirit Of South Africa
2011
Kobuye Kulunge
2010
Ukukhanya Kwelanga
2009
Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu
2008
My Dream - African Sounds
2008
Gospel Hits
2008
Izigqi Zendoda
2007
Umama Lo!
2007
Intokozo
2007
Wenyukela
2007
Ilembe - Our Tribute to King Shaka
2007
Long Walk to Freedom
2006
Ezulwini Siyakhona
2006
Ulwandle Olungcwele
2006
The Chillout Sessions
2005
Heavenly
2004
Friends in Concert
2002
Chillout Sessions
2002
Lihl' Ixhiba Likagogo (My Grandmother's Kitchen)
2000
Gospel Songs
2000
In Harmony
1999
The Star and the Wiseman
1998
Thuthukani Ngoxolo (Let's Develop in Peace)
1995
Gospel Hits - Ezimtoti, Vol. 2
1995
Isicathamiya
1995
Liph' Iqiniso
1993
Inkanyezi Nezazi
1992
Inkanyezi Nezazi (The Star and the Wiseman)
1992
Favourites
1992
Inala
1985
Inkazimulo
1985
Ibhayibheli Liyindlela
1984
Induku Zethu
1983
Umthombo Wamanzi
1982
Phansi Emgodini
1981
Nqonqotha Mfana
1980
Ezinkulu
1979
Indlela Yase Zulwini
1978
Phezulu Emafini
1977
uShaka
1977
Amaqhawe
1976
Shintsha Sithothobala
1975
Isitimela
1974
Amabutho
1973
Imbongi
1973
Singles & EPs
24
Shosholoza
Single · 2000
You Make Me Happy
Single · 2025
O Canto da Mata
Single · 2025
Coming Home
Single · 2025
Unomathemba (Experimental Studies & Research On Music Production)
Single · 2024
Usuku Oluzayo (feat. Ndabo Zulu & Terrace Martin)
Single · 2024
Run (Life is a Marathon)
Single · 2023
ANCESTRAL CALL
Single · 2023
Awu Wemadoda
Single · 2023
Joy, Peace and Happiness (Live)
Single · 2023
Unkulunkulu (Live)
Single · 2023
Wawukhona Yini E New York (Henrik Schwarz Rework)
Single · 2023
Wonderful Love (Live)
Single · 2023
Ayikh' Indaw' Enjengekhaya (Henrik Schwarz Rework)
Single · 2022
Ikhaya Nothando
EP · 2022
Life Is a Marathon
Single · 2022
Waters of Hope
Single · 2022
Rainforest
Single · 2020
With God Everything Is Possible
Single · 2020
Halo sana (Buya Mama)
Single · 2019
Neria
Single · 2018
My Sugar
Single · 2014
Steel Storm
Single · 2004
Ain't No Sunshine
Single · 1999
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About
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland, and have won multiple awards, including three Grammy Awards. They were formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960 and later became one of South Africa's most prolific recording artists, with their releases receiving gold and platinum disc honors. The group has now become a mobile academy, teaching people about South Africa and its culture. Joseph Shabalala formed Ladysmith Black Mambazo because of a series of dreams he had in 1964, in which he heard certain isicathamiya harmonies (isicathamiya being the traditional music of the Zulu people). Following their local success at wedding ceremonies and other gatherings, Shabalala entered them into isicathamiya competitions. The group was described as 'so good' that they were eventually forbidden to enter the competitions, but welcomed to entertain at them. Although they had been recognised as an isicathamiya group in 1964, they had been singing together since the early 1950s. They released their first album, Amabutho, in 1973.
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The album, along with many other releases by the group, received gold disc certification. Ladysmith Black Mambazo's collaboration with Paul Simon in 1986 paved the way for international releases.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo in brief
- How many Ladysmith Black Mambazo releases are on Riffiter?
- 101 releases are catalogued, spanning 1973 to 2026.
- When was Ladysmith Black Mambazo formed?
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo formed in 1964, in South Africa.
- What genre is Ladysmith Black Mambazo?
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo is catalogued under Gospel.
- What is the most recent Ladysmith Black Mambazo release on Riffiter?
- One Voice – One World, released in 2026.