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One of the most prolific and well-known groups to rise out of the 1970s Afropop scene, Ladysmith Black Mambazo first gained notoriety after appearing on Paul Simon's album Graceland. Founder and musical director Joseph Shabalala formed the group in 1974 after the choral singing he heard in church inspired him to create a new hybrid of gospel music and traditional Zulu harmony. The result has been an unmitigated success: major label deals with Warner Brothers, worldwide acclaim and three Grammy awards.
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