Russel Mthembu
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| Ladysmith Black Mambazo member | |
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| Russel Mthembu | |
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| Duration | 1975 - |
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| Marital status | Married |
| Voice role | Bass member |
Ndoda Russel Mthembu is a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a South African choral group founded in 1960 - and still led - by close friend Joseph Shabalala.
Russel was born in Ladysmith, South Africa, and joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1975. It was at this time that Joseph converted to Christianity, which saw the group's output include Zulu hymns and songs of a religious nature. Russel joined the group as a bass voice, along with Jabulani Dubazana (who later sung as a tenor voice).
Russel has been a full-time member of the group since the 1980s.
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo |
| Joseph Shabalala (founder, lead singer and director) Sibongiseni Shabalala | Thamsanqa Shabalala | Thulani Shabalala | Msizi Shabalala | Albert Mazibuko | Abednego Mazibuko | Russel Mthembu |
| Discography (main article) |
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| Studio albums: Amabutho | Imbongi | Umama Lo! | Isitimela | Ukukhanya Kwelanga | Amaqhawe | Ukusindiswa | Shintsha Sithothobala | Phezulu Emafini | Ushaka | Indlela yaseZulwini | Ezinkulu | Intokozo | Ulwandle Oluncgwele | Phansi Emgodini | Umthombo Wamanzi | Induku Zethu | Ibhayibheli Liyindlela | Inkazimulo | Inala | Ezulwini Siyakhona | Shaka Zulu | Thandani | Zibuyinhlazane | Journey of Dreams | Izigqi Zendoda | Two Worlds, One Heart | Inkanyezi Nezazi | Liph' Iqiniso | Gift of the Tortoise | Thuthukani Ngoxolo | Ukuzala-Ukuzelula | Heavenly | Lihl' Ixhiba Likagogo | Wenyukela | Raise Your Spirit Higher (2003) | Raise Your Spirit Higher (2004) | No Boundaries | Long Walk to Freedom |
| Compilations: Nqonqotha Mfana | Favourites | Classic Tracks | The Best of (Vol. 1) | The Best of (Vol. 2) | Best of - The Star and the Wiseman | Gospel Songs | Favourites (No 2) | The Very Best of - Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain | The Best of: Essential Tribute | The Hits (CD/DVD) |
| Related articles |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo Foundation | Mshengu White Mambazo | Mahlathini | Mahotella Queens | Isicathamiya | Mbube |
