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'Spirit Of Family' Unites Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Darren Phillip Jones

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'Spirit Of Family' Unites Ladysmith Black Mambazo

South Africa's award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been singing its message of peace and unity for 50 years. The group joins host Michel Martin for a special performance chat.

'Spirit Of Family' Unites Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Back To The Beginning

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will release an album of Zulu children's songs Tuesday. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Back To The Beginning

The a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been singing the story of South Africa for more than 40 years. On its latest album, the group has recorded an album of Zulu songs traditionally sung by parents to their children.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Back To The Beginning

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Concerts

Ladysmith Black Mambazo And Hugh Masekela: Carrying South Africa

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In careers spanning many decades, Hugh Masekela and Ladysmith Black Mambazo have carried the music of South Africa around the world, and played critical roles in the international movement to end apartheid. Fifteen years after the climax of that historic struggle, both still tour.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo And Hugh Masekela: Carrying South Africa

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Musicians in Their Own Words

Musicians in Their Own Words: Joseph Shabalala

Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabala describes his music. The group achieved fame in the United States on Paul Simon's Grammy-winning album Graceland.

Musicians in Their Own Words: Joseph Shabalala

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