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Article: Tiptoeing magic: Africa's most popular group.(Ladysmith Black Mambazo)(Graceland)
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- African Business
- Article date:
- May 1, 2005
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Raise Your Spirit Higher
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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In a spectacular career spanning more than 40 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo have won the hearts of millions worldwide. Furthermore, a varied selection of international recording stars--the likes of Julia Fordham, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, The Wynans and Stevie Wonder--have all beaten a path to their door to seek their collaboration on recording projects.
It all started with a dream. Back in 1964, the group's founder and leader, Joseph Shabalala began to dream of children singing and dancing in the air with unusual harmonies and movements. Shabalala wanted to recreate what he ...