The Mahotella Queens
The Queens, often heard in concert and on record with deep-voiced "groaner" Simon Mahlathini, represent the South African township style with absolute perfection. Established in 1964 as a session harmony group, they came to prominence in the '70s with their tough vocal style and rock-solid mbaqanga backing band. Some of the original Queens have toured the States with Mahlathini recently, displaying their sprightly dancing and gutsy harmonies to appreciative Western audiences. They are also heard to great effect on the collection album Soweto Never Sleeps - Classic Female Zulu Jive (Shanachie 43041) with other sister groups.
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Discography
10 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Hello Hello
The Mahotella Queens, African Jazz Pioneers
Afrika - Released by Content Connect Africa on 2 jun. 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Thuma Mina
Afrika - Released by Content Connect Africa on 25 sep. 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Reign and Shine
Afrika - Released by African Cream Music on 1 mei 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Reign and Shine
Afrika - Released by African Cream Music on 1 mei 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Asithobelane
Afrika - Released by Content Connect Africa on 20 jun. 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Reign & Shine
Wereldmuziek - Released by African Central Records on 1 mei 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
iNkunz' iSematholeni
Afrika - Released by Content Connect Africa on 17 sep. 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Sohlanganiswa Wuwe
Gospel - Released by Content Connect Africa on 20 jun. 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Kazet
Afrika - Released by Content Connect Africa on 1 dec. 1999
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo