Ladysmith Black Mambazo discography

This is a near-complete list of recordings made by the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo discography

The group was offered a recording contract to Gallo Record Company, 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 25,000 copies and became the first release in South Africa by black musicians to receive gold status.[1] Their early recordings recorded for Gallo's 'black music' division Mavuthela Music Company 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 album Phansi Emgodini included a German-language song, "Wir Grüssen Euch Alle". The following year, the group traveled back to Germany to appear on a televised quiz show, bringing about requests for live appearances.[3]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has since released over fifty studio recordings; many more assorted compilations, cassette tapes, video tapes, and DVDs have been released.

Discography

Albums

Title of releaseRecord label and catalogue numberYear
AmabuthoGallo (Motella BL 14)1973
ImbongiGallo (Motella BL 18)1973
Ufakazi Yibheshu featuring Empangeni Home TigersGallo (Mavuthela BL 22)1973
Umama Lo!Gallo (Mavuthela BL 23)1974
IsitimelaGallo (Motella BL 27)1974
Ukukhanya KwelangaGallo (Motella BL 35)1975
AmaqhaweGallo (Motella BL 81)1976
UkusindiswaGallo (Motella BL 86)1977
Shintsha SithothobalaGallo (Motella BL 91)1977
Phezulu EmafiniGallo (Motella BL 92)1977
UshakaGallo (Ezomdabu BL 129)1978
Indlela yaseZulwiniGallo (Ezomdabu BL 153)1978
EzinkuluGallo (Ezomdabu BL 186)1979
IntokozoGallo (Ezomdabu BL 205)1980
Nqonqotha MfanaGallo (Ezomdabu BL 253)1980
Ulwandle OluncgweleGallo (Ezomdabu BL 300)1981
Cologne Zulu FestivalNetwork (5????)1981
Phansi EmgodiniGallo (Ezomdabu BL 321)1981
Umthombo WamanziGallo (Ezomdabu BL 353)1982
Induku ZethuGallo (Ezomdabu BL 393)1983
Ibhayibheli LiyindlelaGallo (Ezomdabu BL 472)1984
InkazimuloGallo (Ezomdabu BL 504)1985
InalaGallo (Ezomdabu BL 531)1985
Ezulwini SiyakhonaGallo (Ezomdabu BL 548)1986
Shaka ZuluWarner Bros (1-25582)1987
ThandaniGallo (Ezomdabu BL 613)1987
Inala (reissue)Shanachie (SH 43040)1987
Induku Zethu (reissue)Shanachie (SH 43021)1987
Ulwandle Olungcwele (reissue)Shanachie (SH 43030)1987
Umthombo Wamanzi (reissue)Shanachie (SH 430??)1987
ZibuyinhlazaneGallo (Ezomdabu HUL 40131)1988
Journey of DreamsWarner Bros (1-25753)1988
Isigqi ZendodaGallo (HUL 40203/CDGMP 40203)1990
Two Worlds, One HeartWarner Bros (1-26125)1990
Zulu TraditionalJVC World Sounds (JVC VICG-5230)1990
FavouritesGallo (HUL 40300/CDGMP 40300)1992
Classic TracksShanachie (SH 43074)1992
The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Vol 1Shanachie (SH 43098)1992
Liph' IqinisoGallo (CDGMP 40392)1993
Gift Of The TortoiseGallo (CDGMP 40451)1994
Zulu Hits Vol. 1Gallo (CDGMP 40616)1995
Gospel Hits Vol. 2Gallo (CDGMP 40617)1995
Shosholoza with the Team ShosholozaGallo (CDSING 8 I)1995
Thuthukani NgoxoloGallo (CDGMP 40641)1996
Ukuzala-Ukuzelula with the Mahubo Nesigekle Ladies ChoirGallo (CDGMP 40691)1995
HeavenlyGallo (CDGMP 40697)1997
HeavenlyUMTV (540 790 2)1997
The Best of (VHS)Gallo (GMPV 11)1997
Very Best Of – Spirit Of South AfricaNascente (NSCD 021)1998
The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo – The Star and the WisemanUMTV (568 988 2)1998
The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo – The Star and the WisemanGallo (CDESP 020)1998
Inala (reissue)Wrasse (WRASS 001)1999
Thuthukani Ngoxolo (reissue)Wrasse (WRASS 002)1999
Zibuyinhlazane (reissue)Wrasse (WRASS 003)1999
Liph' Iqiniso (reissue)Wrasse (WRASS 004)1999
Gospel SongsWrasse (WRASS 005)2000
In Harmony (Ladysmith Black Mambazo album)Wrasse/UMTV (153739-2)1999
Live at the Royal Albert Hall (DVD/VHS)Shanachie (SH DV-108)1999
Live at the Royal Albert HallShanachie (SH 66023)1999
In Harmony - Live at the Royal Albert HallWrasse/UMTV (WRASV 001)1999
Lihl' Ixhiba LikagogoGallo (CDGMP 40830)2000
Thandani/Umthombo WamanziGallo From the Archives (CDGSP 3007)2001
FavouritesWrasse (WRASS 017)2001
The Ultimate CollectionWrasse/UMTV (556 682 2)2001
Congratulations South Africa - The Ultimate Collection (international)Wrasse/UMTV (WRASS 037)2001
Friends In Concert with Lucky Dube and Jabu KhanyileGallo (GWVCD 042)2002
Ukusindiswa/Umthombo WamanziGallo From the Archives (CDGSP 3012)2002
Chillout SessionsWrasse (WRASS 067)2002
WenyukelaGallo (CDGMP 40892)2003
Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela)Wrasse (WRASS 100)2003
Raise Your Spirit Higher [Wenyukela]Heads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3082, HUSA 9082)2004
The Very Best of - Rain, Rain Beautiful RainWrasse (WRASS 132)2004
No Boundaries with the English Chamber OrchestraHeads Up International/Gallo (GWVCD 060)2004
No Boundaries with the English Chamber OrchestraHeads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3092, HUSA 9092)2005
The Best of (reissue)Gallo (GMVDVD 025)2005
Live at MontreuxEagle 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 TributeBudget (ABLCD121)2006
The Hits (CD/DVD set)Gallo The Hits (GMVCOM 1000)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
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
IlembeGallo (CDGMP 40976)2007
Ilembe - Our Tribute to King Shaka (international)Warner Jazz2007
Ilembe: Honoring Shaka ZuluHeads Up International/Gallo (HUCD 3133, HUSA 9133)2008
My Dream - African Sounds - with the SABC ChoirGallo (CDGMP 41012)2008
Kobuye KulungeGallo (CDGMP 41027)2010
Songs From A Zulu FarmListen 2 Entertainment2011
Ladysmith Black Mambazo & FriendsListen 2 Entertainment2012
Live: Singing For Peace Around The WorldLadysmith Black Mambazo2013
Always With UsLadysmith Black Mambazo2014
Music from Inala: a Zulu BalletLadysmith Black Mambazo2014
Walking in the Footsteps of Our FathersLadysmith Black Mambazo2016
Shaka Zulu RevisitedLadysmith Black Mambazo2017
Songs of Peace and Love for Kids and Parents Around the WorldLadysmith Black Mambazo2017
Catalogue numbers in bold represent Hybrid SACD and/or enhanced versions

Singles

References

  1. Erlmann, Veit: Nightsong: Performance, Practise and Power in South Africa, p. 93. 1996
  2. Nkosi, W: "Ezulwini Siyakhona", liner notes. Gallo Record Company, 1986
  3. Nkosi, W: "Ezulwini Siyakhona", liner notes. Gallo Record Company, 1986
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