Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Folk & acoustic band from Ladysmith, BC · formed 1964
- Shows on record
- 5
- Rooms played
- 4
- Cities
- 3
- Releases
- 35
- Last show
- Nov 7, 2018Kirche Neumünster
About
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a band from Ladysmith, BC, formed in 1964, tagged africa, african, afrobeats by its sources. Shows on record run from 2000 to 2027, across 4 rooms in 3 cities.
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo formed in 1964 — MusicBrainz
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo is based in Ladysmith — MusicBrainz
- Abednego Mazibuko: member — MusicBrainz
- Jeffrey Mdletshe: member — MusicBrainz
- Russel Mthembu: member — MusicBrainz
- Jabulane Mwelase: member — MusicBrainz
- Inos Phungula: member — MusicBrainz
- Ben Shabalala: member — MusicBrainz
- Headman Shabalala: member — MusicBrainz
- Jochey Shabalala: member — MusicBrainz
- Joseph Shabalala: lead vocals (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Albert Mazibuko: tenor vocals (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1973–1988 — MusicBrainz
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo formed in 1960 — Wikipedia
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo is from Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa — Wikipedia
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo has 8 members: Thulani Shabalala, Thamsanqa Shabalala, Sibongiseni Shabalala, Msizi Shabalala, Pius Shezi, Abednego Mazibuko, Sabelo Mthembu, Mfanafuthi Dlamini — Wikipedia
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo plays Isicathamiya — Wikipedia
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo plays Mbube — Wikipedia
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo has 155975 listeners on Last.fm — Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Last.fm
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo has released 10 recordings between 2012 and 2023 — Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Discogs
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo has 5 followers on Genius — Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Genius
- Country (per TheAudioDB): South Africa — Ladysmith Black Mambazo on TheAudioDB
- Formed 1960 (Wikidata inception) — Wikidata
- Origin: Ladysmith (Wikidata) — Wikidata
- Genres per Wikidata: isicathamiya, music of Africa — Wikidata
- Members per Wikidata: Jockey Shabalala — Wikidata
- Labels per Wikidata: Warner Bros. Records, Gallo Record Company — Wikidata
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
5 on record · event platform:ticketweb city, Songkick| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 | Belly Up · LadysmithHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Blue Note Los Angeles · LadysmithHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 9, 2027 | Blue Note Los Angeles · LadysmithHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Shows per year
- 20001 show
- 20181 show
- 20273 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2018 | Kirche Neumünster · ZürichSupportwith Nils Landgren, Punch Brothers, Michel Camilo, +2 | Support | Nils Landgren, Punch Brothers, Michel Camilo, +2 |
| Jun 23, 2000 | Worthy Farm · PiltonSupportwith Chemical Brothers, Decibelle All Stars, Methods Of Mayhem, +69 | Support | Chemical Brothers, Decibelle All Stars, Methods Of Mayhem, +69 |
Where they play
4 rooms in 3 citiesRooms played most
- Blue Note Los Angeles · Ladysmith2 shows
- Belly Up · Ladysmith1 show
- Kirche Neumünster · Zürich1 show
- Worthy Farm · Pilton1 show
Cities played
- Ladysmith3 shows
- Pilton1 show
- Zürich1 show
Releases
35 releases, 1973–2023Soothe My Soul: Songs From Our South African Church
2023
Songs Of Peace & Love
2017
Celebrating Our History 1973-1974: Amabutho / Isitimela
2016
Walking In The Footsteps Of Our Fathers
2016
The Essential Collection
2014
Music From Inala - A Zulu Ballet
2014
Always With Us (Uyohlale Unathi)
2014
Colours Of Africa
2013
Live: Singing For Peace Around The World
2013
The Pure & The Golden
2012
Journey of Dreams
1988 · Album
Umthombo Wamanzi
1988 · Album
Induku Zethu
1987 · Album
Shaka Zulu
1987 · Album
Thandani
1987 · Album
Ezulwini Siyakhona
1986 · Album
Inala
1986 · Album
Inkazimulo
1985 · Album
Ibhayibheli Liyindlela
1984 · Album
Phansi Emgodini
1981 · Album
Ulwandle Oluncgwele
1981 · Album
Nqonqotha Mfana
1980 · Album
Ezinkulu
1979 · Album
Intokozo
1979 · Album
Indlela Yase Zulwini
1978 · Album
Ushaka
1977 · Album
Amaqhawe
1976 · Album
Phezulu Emafini
1976 · Album
Ukusindiswa
1976 · Album
Shintsha Sithothobala
1975 · Album
Ukukhanya Kwelanga
1975 · Album
Isitimela
1974 · Album
Umama Lo!
1974 · Album
Amabutho
1973 · Album
Imbongi
1973 · Album
Lineup
- Abednego Mazibuko
- Jeffrey Mdletshe
- Russel Mthembu
- Jabulane Mwelase
- Inos Phungula
- Ben Shabalala
- Headman Shabalala
- Jochey Shabalala
Former
- Joseph Shabalala · lead vocals
- Albert Mazibuko · tenor vocals
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Genius | Artist facts |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| Wikidata | Artist facts, Photos |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| event platform:ticketweb city | Show history, Show posters |
| Songkick | Show history |
| Spotify | Photos |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.