Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal style of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide fame as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland and have won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards. Lady Black Mambazo was formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960 and is one of South Africa's most abundant ... read full bio

It starts with a beat born of the heart that moves forward the feet and the soul, one that traces its roots back to the dawn of humans on this planet, to the continent of Africa. Along the way, it travels to the ghetto of Jamaica where it finds its three kings; Marley, Tosh, and Wailer. It's carried back across the oceans to Europe and Asia. To the islands of the Caribbean... read full bio

Their combination of great reggae rhythms, heartfelt vocals, and soulful gospel influence remains potent and powerful - probably the most cohesive mix of reggae and soul music ever, and still going strong with generations of fans.... read full bio