Ladysmith Black Mambazo discography
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| Ladysmith Black Mambazo | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1960–1964 (original group) 1964–present (current incarnation) |
| Label(s) | Gallo Record Company (1973–present) Wrasse Records (1998–present) Heads Up International (2004–present) |
| Website | www.mambazo.com |
This is a near-complete list of recordings made by the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
The group was offered a recording contract to Gallo Music, the largest record company in South Africa, in 1972. They accepted, and remain with the studio today. Ladysmith Black Mambazo's first release Amabutho (1973) sold over 40,000 copies and became the first release in South Africa by black musicians to receive gold status.[1] Their early recordings – recorded for Gallo's Mavuthela division – sold very well.
In 1975, Shabalala converted to Christianity and the group released their first religious album, Ukukhanya Kwelanga. It earned a double platinum disc award, and the group's repertoire came to be dominated by hymns, mostly Methodist. Their 1976 Ukusindiswa became one of their most popular religious albums. By 1981, the group was well-known throughout South Africa, and was allowed to travel to Cologne, Germany. [2] The group toured the country and appeared on television, and learned some of the German language; the 1981 Phansi Emgodini included the group singing in German on the track "Wir Grüssen Euch Alle". The following year, the group traveled back to Germany to appear on television during a quiz event, bringing about requests for live appearances. [3]
The group's releases sold highly in the 1980s; even more so when Paul Simon introduced them into international audiences in his 1986 Graceland album. Graceland itself went onto sell high figures.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has since released over fifty studio recordings; many more assorted compilations, cassette tapes, video tapes, and DVDs have been released. A number of reissue releases from the group's early recording career sold high numbers in the late 1980s, partly due to the newfound interest in South African music created by Paul Simon.
| Title of release | Record label and catalogue number | Year |
| Unkanka Odla Amacembe | S.A.B.C. (LT 14319, 14320, 14351, 14352) | 1966 |
| Amabutho | Gallo (Motella BL 14) | 1973 |
| Imbongi | Gallo (Motella BL 18) | 1973 |
| Ufakazi Yibheshu | Gallo (Mavuthela BL 22) featuring Empangeni Home Tigers | 1973 |
| Umama Lo! | Gallo (Mavuthela BL 23) | 1974 |
| Isitimela | Gallo (Motella BL 27) | 1974 |
| Ukukhanya Kwelanga | Gallo (Motella BL 35) | 1975 |
| Amaqhawe | Gallo (Motella BL 81) | 1976 |
| Ukusindiswa | Gallo (Motella BL 86) | 1977 |
| Shintsha Sithothobala | Gallo (Motella BL 91) | 1977 |
| Phezulu Emafini | Gallo (Motella BL 92) | 1977 |
| Ushaka | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 129) | 1978 |
| Indlela yaseZulwini | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 153) | 1978 |
| Ezinkulu | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 186) | 1979 |
| Intokozo | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 205) | 1980 |
| Nqonqotha Mfana | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 253) | 1980 |
| Ulwandle Olungcwele | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 300) | 1981 |
| Cologne Zulu Festival | Network (5????) | 1981 |
| Phansi Emgodini | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 321) | 1981 |
| Umthombo Wamanzi | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 353) | 1982 |
| Induku Zethu | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 393) | 1983 |
| Ibhayibheli Liyindlela | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 472) | 1984 |
| Inkazimulo | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 504) | 1985 |
| Inala | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 531) | 1985 |
| Ezulwini Siyakhona | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 548) | 1986 |
| Kuyakhanya Madoda | Gallo (Ezomdabu-Gallo XWI123a) | 1986 |
| Mabahambe Abathakathi | Gallo (Ezomdabu-Gallo XWI123b) | 1986 |
| Shaka Zulu | Warner Bros (1-25582) | 1987 |
| Thandani | Gallo (Ezomdabu BL 613) | 1987 |
| Inala (reissue) | Shanachie (SH 430??) | 1987 |
| Induku Zethu (reissue) | Shanachie (SH 43021) | 1987 |
| Ulwandle Olungcwele (Reissue) | Shanachie (SH 43030) | 1987 |
| Umthombo Wamanzi (reissue) | Shanachie (SH 430??) | 1987 |
| Zibuyinhlazane | Gallo (Ezomdabu HUL40131) | 1988 |
| Journey Of Dreams | Warner Bros (1-25753) | 1988 |
| Isigqi Zendoda | Gallo (HUL40203/CDGMP40203) | 1990 |
| Two Worlds, One Heart | Warner Bros (1-26125) | 1990 |
| Zulu Traditional | JVC World Sounds (JVC VICG-5230) | 1990 |
| Favourites | Gallo (HUL40300/CDGMP40300) | 1992 |
| Classic Tracks | Shanachie (SH 43074) | 1992 |
| The Best Of (Vol. 1) | Shanachie (SH 43098) | 1992 |
| Liph' Iqiniso | Gallo (CDGMP40392) | 1993 |
| Gift Of The Tortoise | Gallo (CDGMP40451) | 1994 |
| Zulu Hits Vol. 1 | Gallo (CDGMP40616) | 1995 |
| Gospel Hits Vol. 2 | Gallo (CDGMP40617) | 1995 |
| Shosholoza (with the Team Shosholoza) | Gallo (CDSING 8 I) | 1995 |
| Thuthukani Ngoxolo | Gallo (CDGMP40641) | 1996 |
| Ukuzala-Ukuzelula (with the Mahubo Nesigekle Ladies Choir) | Gallo (CDGMP40691) | 1995 |
| Heavenly | Gallo (CDGMP40697) | 1997 |
| Heavenly | UMTV (540 790 2) | 1997 |
| The Best of (VHS) | Gallo (GMPV 11) | 1997 |
| Very Best Of – Spirit Of South Africa | Nascente (NSCD 021) | 1998 |
| Best Of – The Star and the Wiseman | UMTV (568 988 2) | 1998 |
| Best Of – The Star and the Wiseman | Gallo (CDESP020) | 1998 |
| Inala (reissue) | Wrasse (WRASS001) | 1999 |
| Thuthukani Ngoxolo (reissue) | Wrasse (WRASS002) | 1999 |
| Zibuyinhlazane (reissue) | Wrasse (WRASS003) | 1999 |
| Liph' Iqiniso (reissue) | Wrasse (WRASS004) | 1999 |
| Gospel Songs | Wrasse (WRASS005) | 2000 |
| In Harmony | Wrasse/UMTV (153739-2) | 1999 |
| Live at the Royal Albert Hall (DVD/VHS) | Shanachie (SH DV-108) | 1999 |
| Live at the Royal Albert Hall | Shanachie (SH 66023) | 1999 |
| In Harmony - Live at the Royal Albert Hall | Wrasse/UMTV (WRASV001) | 1999 |
| Lihl' Ixhiba Likagogo | Gallo (CDGMP 40830) | 2000 |
| Thandani/Umthombo Wamanzi | Gallo From the Archives (CDGSP3007) | 2001 |
| Favourites (Different release) | Wrasse (WRASS017) | 2001 |
| The Ultimate Collection (UK release) | Wrasse/UMTV (556 682 2) | 2001 |
| Congratulations South Africa - The Ultimate Collection (international) | Wrasse/UMTV (WRASS037) | 2001 |
| Friends In Concert (featuring Lucky Dube and Jabu Khanyile) | Gallo (GWVCD 042) | 2002 |
| Ukusindiswa/Umthombo Wamanzi | Gallo From the Archives (CDGSP3012) | 2002 |
| Chillout Sessions | Wrasse (WRASS067) | 2002 |
| Wenyukela | Gallo (CDGMP 40892) | 2003 |
| Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela) | Wrasse (WRASS100) | 2003 |
| Raise Your Spirit Higher [Wenyukela] | Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3082, HUSA 9082) | 2004 |
| The Very Best of - Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain | Wrasse (WRASS132) | 2004 |
| No Boundaries (featuring the English Chamber Orchestra) | Heads Up International/Gallo (GWVCD 060) | 2004 |
| No Boundaries (featuring the English Chamber Orchestra) | Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3092, HUSA 9092) | 2005 |
| The Best of (reissue) | Gallo (GMVDVD 025) | 2005 |
| Live at Montreux | Eagle Records/Red (EE 39023 2) | 2005 |
| Live at Montreux (DVD) | Eagle Records/Red (EREDV382) | 2005 |
| Long Walk to Freedom (international) | Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3109, HUSA 9109) | 2006 |
| Long Walk to Freedom (South African release) (South Africa only) | Gallo (CDGMP 40952) | 2006 |
| The Best of - Essential Tribute | Budget (ABLCD121) | 2006 |
| The Hits (CD/DVD set) | Gallo The Hits (GMVCOM1000) | 2006 |
| Phansi Emgodini (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1024) | 2006 |
| Ulwandle Olungcwele (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1023) | 2006 |
| Ezulwini Siyakhona (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1030) | 2006 |
| Thandani (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1031) | 2006 |
| Ukusindiswa (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1033) | 2006 |
| Ilembe (South Africa only) | Gallo (CDGMP 40976) | 2007 |
| Ilembe - Our Tribute to King Shaka (international) | Warner Jazz | 2007 |
| Ushaka (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1014) | 2007 |
| Amabutho (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1015) | 2007 |
| Indlela yaseZulwini (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1016) | 2007 |
| Imbongi (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1017) | 2007 |
| Ezinkulu (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1018) | 2007 |
| Intokozo (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1019) | 2007 |
| Umama Lo! (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1020) | 2007 |
| Isitimela (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1021) | 2007 |
| Nqonqotha Mfana (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1022) | 2007 |
| Umthombo Wamanzi (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1026) | 2007 |
| Ibhayibheli Liyindlela (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1028) | 2007 |
| Inkazimulo (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1029) | 2007 |
| Amaqhawe (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1032) | 2007 |
| Phezulu Emafini (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1034) | 2007 |
| Shintsha Sithothobala (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1035) | 2007 |
| Inala (reissue) | Gallo Archives (CDBL 1036) | 2007 |
| Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu | Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3133, HUSA 9133) | 2008 |
- Catalogue numbers in bold represent Hybrid SACD and/or enhanced versions
[edit] References
- ^ Erlmann, Veit: Nightsong: Performance, Practise and Power in South Africa, p. 93. 1996
- ^ Nkosi, W: "Ezulwini Siyakhona", liner notes. Gallo Record Company, 1986
- ^ Nkosi, W: "Ezulwini Siyakhona", liner notes. Gallo Record Company, 1986
