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This two-disc set is both a good introduction to Ladysmith Black Mambazo and conversely an unbalanced one. Founded in the 1960s by Joseph Shabalala (who continues to lead the group), the South African a cappella gospel ensemble has been delighting audiences all over the world for some 50 years now as a primary act, but Ladysmith Black Mambazo's public profile rests more on their collaborations with other performers, most notably Paul Simon, whose Graceland album, which prominently featured their backup vocals, was most people's real introduction to the group. Which is why this fun set is unbalanced -- it collects 30 of those collaborations done over the years with the likes of Simon, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Sarah McLachlan, Taj Mahal, and a host of others, and while there's no denying it all adds up to a great and joyful listen, it only tells one part of the Ladysmith Black Mambazo story, delightful as that part is. Highlights include "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" from Simon's Graceland (there's also a version of the song here done with Melissa Etheridge and Joe McBride), a wonderful take on Sam Cooke's "Chain Gang" by the late Lou Rawls, and an equally wonderful version of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions' "People Get Ready" from Phoebe Snow, but every track has the kind of bright spiritual soul that Ladysmith Black Mambazo bring to everything they do.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Bob Dylan, Composer, Writer - Dolly Parton, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Josh Groban, FeaturedArtist - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Peter Cohen, Composer, Writer - Dan Heymann, Composer, Writer - Tom Fox, Composer, Writer - Ian Cohen, Composer, Writer - Vusi Mahlasela, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Paul Simon, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Bill Withers, Composer, Writer - Des'ree, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Paul Simon, Composer, Writer - Melissa Etheridge, FeaturedArtist - Joe McBride, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Charlie Skarbek, Composer, Writer - Richard Simon Blaskey, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Charlie Skarbek, Composer, Writer - Gustav Holst, Composer, Writer - P.J. Powers, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Andreas Vollenweider, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Emmylou Harris, FeaturedArtist - Paul Simon, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Charles Cooke, Composer, Writer - Sam Cooke, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - The Strings of the English Chamber Orchestra, MainArtist
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Traditional, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - John Hughes, Composer, Writer - Michael Ball, FeaturedArtist - John Purifoy, Composer, Writer - Lianelli Male Voice Choir, FeaturedArtist - Wales Squad Choir, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Paul Simon, Composer, Writer - Sarah McLachlan, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Paul Simon, Composer, Writer - Melissa Etheridge, FeaturedArtist - Joe McBride, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Curtis Mayfield, Composer, Writer - Phoebe Snow, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Fransua Roos, Composer, Writer - Patric van Blerk, Composer, Writer - Jannie Moolman, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Mbongeni Ngema, FeaturedArtist - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Edwin R. Hawkins, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - BILLY JOEL, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - solomon Linda, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Alvertis Isbell, Composer, Writer - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Nana Coyote, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, MainArtist - Joseph Shabalala, Composer, Writer - Women Of Mambazo, FeaturedArtist
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
Album review
This two-disc set is both a good introduction to Ladysmith Black Mambazo and conversely an unbalanced one. Founded in the 1960s by Joseph Shabalala (who continues to lead the group), the South African a cappella gospel ensemble has been delighting audiences all over the world for some 50 years now as a primary act, but Ladysmith Black Mambazo's public profile rests more on their collaborations with other performers, most notably Paul Simon, whose Graceland album, which prominently featured their backup vocals, was most people's real introduction to the group. Which is why this fun set is unbalanced -- it collects 30 of those collaborations done over the years with the likes of Simon, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Sarah McLachlan, Taj Mahal, and a host of others, and while there's no denying it all adds up to a great and joyful listen, it only tells one part of the Ladysmith Black Mambazo story, delightful as that part is. Highlights include "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" from Simon's Graceland (there's also a version of the song here done with Melissa Etheridge and Joe McBride), a wonderful take on Sam Cooke's "Chain Gang" by the late Lou Rawls, and an equally wonderful version of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions' "People Get Ready" from Phoebe Snow, but every track has the kind of bright spiritual soul that Ladysmith Black Mambazo bring to everything they do.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 30 track(s)
- Total length: 02:13:33
- Main artists: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Gallo Record Company
- Genre: Miscellaneous
© 2012 Gallo Record Company ℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
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