Celebrated South African Artist Joseph Shabalala, Founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Dies at 78

Joseph Shabalala – Photo by R. Hoffman

Joseph Shabalala, the founder of one of South Africa’s most successful acts, Ladysmith Black Mamabazo, winner of several world music Grammy awards, died today, February 11, 2020 in a Pretoria hospital. He was 78 years old.

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Author: World Music Central News Room

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