Headman Shabalala

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo member

Headman Shabalala
Duration 1960 - 1991
Date of birth October 10, 1945
Date of death December 10, 1991
Marital status Married
Voice role Formerly bass member

Headman Msongelwa Shabalala (October 10, 1945 - December 10, 1991) was a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a South African choral group founded and still led by his brother Joseph.

Headman was born in Ladysmith, in the eMnambithi area and grew up with his brothers Joseph, Jockey, Enoch, Makhosini and Ben. In 1960, he joined the first incarnation of his brother Joseph's group and became a full-time member alongside his brother Enoch and various cousins and relatives. Singing as a bass voice, Headman added sounds to the songs that would become synonymous with the group's rhythm; the low gruffs and growls and the "clicking" noises (today, they are sounded by Russel Mthembu and Sibongiseni Shabalala, respectively). By the mid-1980s, the line-up had changed rapidly and Headman, along with his brother Joseph and cousin Albert Mazibuko, were the only original members from the 1960s.

By the start of the 1990s, Ladysmith Black Mambazo became famous across the world, and although this success reigned supreme, sadness occurred on December 10, 1991. Driving home from a family gathering in KwaZulu-Natal, Headman was shot and killed by a white, off-duty security guard in an apparent racial killing.

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)
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 | Ilembe
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
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