Welcome to the family! Hello from the United States! My parents played LBM for me as a baby and child. Decades later it still brings a big smile to my face. Much love to the people of Africa!
U r sooo right. I'm Nigerian too, but wen it coms 2dis Acapella tin, Mzansi r d kings. SA sabi sing die. Their apartheid struggle songs dey carry person 2 anoda realm
No award could be big enough. We who listen and tell our friends and family to listen, and then they spread the word. Thats the award. From them, to us.
They are not great because of five Grammy Awards. They are great because they sing the struggle of the people of South Africa. Ladysmith was singing to help break apartheid not get Grammy Awards. White people perspectives are crazy.
As a teenager I heard them practicing across the bushveld just outside of a town called Colenso. It struck as a truly spectacular moment in my world. Tears.
Joseph Shabalala is Christian and this music is a fusion of traditional Zulu and Christian gospel musical styles. To young black South Africans, this was their parents' music, as old-fashioned and outmoded as the blues is to young black American fans of rap/hip-hop etc. LBM's enthusiastic reception surprised and dismayed young black South Africans. But the music's basic simplicity, sincerity and goodness have sustained it despite its detractors and allowed it to outlast more transient fads.
from a Country that instituted something as ugly as apartheid came this slice of wonder and beauty. there is always hope that the light will will overcome the darkness. one love!.
From Chile I salute the great Joseph Shabalala, I´ve just listened about his death,,,,, I´m very sad. It´s a loss for the world...no t only for music...his sweetness , his talent, went through any camera or picture.
This bring back memories. Every time I heard them on the radio I knew my daddy was up cleaning early morning. While making 🇸🇱 rice pap for breakfast and other dishes to follow for lunch and dinner. Oh, how I miss my childhood
empfinde bei diesem Lied? viel Wärme - alleine sein und? Weinen...ich hab keine Ahnung WAS das Lied heißt....MICH? berührt es....kenne Text gar nicht - singe dennoch mit...bewege mich nach der Musik - bin unzufrieden....wünsche mir sehr oft: mein Paradies zurück - was mir binnen der Familie genommen wurde - mein damaliger MANN: "kämpfte"nicht darum....auch nicht um das Kind....was ich nie bekommen durfte....es tötete nicht nur das Kind....UCH DIE SOGENANNTE lIEBE ZU IHM
gordana balasko you feel the lyrics not meant for the outsider to understand. It’s to be felt. African native tongue is a deeper understanding and being one with one self
Trying the same challenge since covid. It's only takes a week or two of no paycheck to be homeless. This song speaks of challenges we never anticipated.
@@amandankhosi2039 This for asking. I’m doing fine. Almost died cuz of Covid end September. Thks to a wonderful sister I made it to live and tell the tale. How are you doing.
@@amandankhosi2039 I’m live in Holland Amsterdam but was born in the Caribbean. A country called Surinam. You might wanna look it op on the map. Moved to Holland in 1965. Married to a Dutch wife now 35 years and going for another 35 years. 2 kids and one wonderful grandson. How bout you.
I heard this a few years ago at the Peekskill Paramount. That night they found out they won a Grammy during the intermission and came out and sang the South African national anthem. I had brought my dad to the concert because Ladysmith is something we bond over, and because when I was growing up the end of Apartheid was the world issue I was taught about first. Both of us were teary blubbery messes. I have so much affection and gratitude for this music.
Would have loved to have been there - what an experience - have never heard them sing the anthem , always thought they would do it beautifully and even thinking about that brings tears to *my eyes.
What a beautiful memory you have to cherish. Wish I had been there. About 20 or 30 years ago I think, I hread them for the first at a free public concert. I worked for American Express at the time in what was known as the World Financial Center (WFC) (where the 911 tragedy occurred in NY). WFC used to give free concerts for employees and the general public on a frequent basis. I believe at the time they were largely unheard of in America and possibly the world. I feel blessed to know that I saw them at what I believe was one of their very first American concerts. The audience, like I, had no idea who they were or, for us, this new and wonderous sound. I, and I believe, thousands that were at that free concert, became instant and lifelong fans!
Sitting here thinking how empty my childhood would have been without your songs. I’m still thanking my Dad for buying your cassettes😅( yea that’s how it was called back then) Big thanks much love❤️❤️🇨🇲
Who is here with me after the death of the African hero best voice in Africa you will never be forgotten and you will always be remembered. We love you hero rest in perfect peace hero may the almighty God grant you paradise Amen. 😭😭🙏🙏🙏
Think it's been (more then?) 12 y.a. a Soweto friend took me to a show in Leiden - Neths. Still so grate and thankfull!! Thank you again, Sonke!! May Miriam and Joseph DO sing out loud in Heaven and welcome the (real) Covid 19 - victums....!
Thulani has such a powerful voice and I am happy that he can keep that standard set by uBaba Shabalala. It was a really lifetime experience watching you guys in Arnhem, the Netherlands 22 September 2022. You are a gift from God to spread peace, love, and harmony to the world.
Thank you, our beautiful brother Joseph Shabalala, for giving us your amazing music, international solidarity, spiritual strength, compassion, and happy energy. We love this song. We miss you, but we will never forget you!
I remember the group coming to my hometown when I was younger. A little brown girl from a small white city, I was in awe seeing real Africans for the first time. Still one of my fondest memories. their vocals were so amazing.
As a child I learned all of the words to this song because I felt so connected to my soul when I listened to it. It's been my life long dream to work with Lady Smith Black Mambazo. I'm looking forward to manifesting that dream in the near future!
Joseph Shabalala had a series of dreams of Zulu Isicathamiya harmonies, which lead him to forming LBM. They’re on tour right now, perhaps you can approach them? I’ll be seeing them when they come to my city next month. I’m so excited!
Thank You to the organisers of World Expo88, who brought the group to perform on the Riverside, despite the apartheid in South Africa. Their voices and melodies keep me captivated, even now in November 2022. So long Joseph the group leader.
I got to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo quite a many years back, in Montreal .WOWOW!! WHat an amazing show. They are spectacular...those voices are mesmerizing and felt deeply by the human soul. I was moved to tears when they sang the African Anthem. That night is etched in my heart forver. Grateful for this music..BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these guys ♥
Unless I was mislead... I was told this is the Nation Anthem of South Africa: South Africa Anthem Text Nkosi sikelel' Afrika Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo. Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika. Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee, Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land. Is this correct?
I first listened to this late 90s on Radio Nigeria.. I was so young but I felt this song deeply. Here I am in 2021, and it feels very nostalgic! God Bless Africa, One love 🙌🏼❤️.
Someone said "there will always be someone who hears this for the first time." I am blessed to be hearing this today
So true well said and bang on
First heard this song performed by Take 6. 😅
It brings tears to my eyes.
Welcome to the family! Hello from the United States! My parents played LBM for me as a baby and child. Decades later it still brings a big smile to my face. Much love to the people of Africa!
i don't understand the song ,but when i listen to it, it makes me proud to be an African.# I LOVE AFRICA
About being homeless
Go to a concert! Their tshirts have translations on the back!
It says we are homeless and we take risks of sleeping in the open coal train carriage with a clear sky view of the stars n moon.
Must be about the apartheid era
I love Africa too! Hello from the USA 🇺🇸
It's 2023 and I'm still listening to this wonderful group.
🇫🇯BULA FROM FIJI🇫🇯
Y yo lo descubro.❤
Bula. From UK.
From Nigerian
Me as well THEY ARE TRULY AMAZING AND PHENOMENAL TO THIS DAY
Unfortunately, the leader was stabbed to death in NYC on tour few years ago
I am Nigerian… but OMG my South African brothers send me into another spiritual realm with this sh** right here … I LOVE IT
U r sooo right.
I'm Nigerian too, but wen it coms 2dis Acapella tin, Mzansi r d kings. SA sabi sing die. Their apartheid struggle songs dey carry person 2 anoda realm
The best acapella group of all times with five Grammy awards under their belt what more you can ask for?they are simply the best
Yes 👍
Legendary
No award could be big enough. We who listen and tell our friends and family to listen, and then they spread the word. Thats the award. From them, to us.
They are not great because of five Grammy Awards. They are great because they sing the struggle of the people of South Africa. Ladysmith was singing to help break apartheid not get Grammy Awards. White people perspectives are crazy.
As a teenager I heard them practicing across the bushveld just outside of a town called Colenso. It struck as a truly spectacular moment in my world. Tears.
Ruth C. Box down in KwaZulu
Ruth C. Box time to leave n hand back land now, sorry nothing personal. Good music here!
Wonder guys
You are so lucky - blessed.
Rest in peace baba
There will be always someone who hears to this for the firt time. Here I am. Amazing!
Nigerian by birth,South African by soul...loved these guys in SA
Joseph Shabalala is Christian and this music is a fusion of traditional Zulu and Christian gospel musical styles. To young black South Africans, this was their parents' music, as old-fashioned and outmoded as the blues is to young black American fans of rap/hip-hop etc. LBM's enthusiastic reception surprised and dismayed young black South Africans. But the music's basic simplicity, sincerity and goodness have sustained it despite its detractors and allowed it to outlast more transient fads.
Rest In Peace legend , sleep well 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
71 and still singing like he was 21! Joseph Shabalala
from a Country that instituted something as ugly as apartheid came this slice of wonder and beauty. there is always hope that the light will will overcome the darkness. one love!.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GROUP........ The harmony is out of this world! One of the greatest groups in the world!
Rugby na podstawie uchwały podjęte
Cady heron loves it too
Rest In Peace to the great Joseph Shabalala 😭😭😭😭
Am shocked. I used to listen to his songs.
Joseph Bigboy Shabalala, we miss you.
may the pipes sound the dark island for him--------------------------
Well, now I'm weeping. Beautiful song and comment.
siyanda mashila When did he die!, No!
This song just finished playing on Obonu FM 96.5 and I just moved here to listen to it again good tune legends love from Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭
This song, this group....one of the great spiritual lights of our age.
YES!!
Absolutely yes
Hello dear.
How are you doing over there if I may ask?
@@amandankhosi2039 Just fine. Thank you!
@@sfdint you are welcome my dear,
Am Amanda from South Africa,
Where do you resides in if I may ask?
Love from Malawi...I grew up listening to these songs... this is the true definition of Africa!!!
Timeless. A song for all nations, all times. Many dead tonight: it could be you.
this slaps so much harder when you're living in London and miss your home. RIP Joseph Shabalala
And even harder when you are actually fucking homeless. Count your blessings.
Hello dear, how are you doing today and how's everything over there
Its best when youre actually from Ladysmith ❤️, we won't forget you homie. RIP.
Hello dear. How are you doing over there and how's the weather conditions over there?
@@gambu4810 hello dear. How are you doing today and how's everything going over there if I may ask my dear
From Chile I salute the great Joseph Shabalala, I´ve just listened about his death,,,,, I´m very sad. It´s a loss for the world...no t only for music...his sweetness , his talent, went through any camera or picture.
There will always be only one "Ladysmith Black Mambazo". Proud to be African
I’m a white guy from Britain and I love ladysmith!
2020 and I am still listening
it has a touching story
I am still listening
@@chesiboigeoffrey1237 what is it ? the story
Me too.. harmony from gods
shadwo xii yeah what is it?
They play this stuff in HEAVEN.
I pary and hope that there is a God and a Heaven and if Angels are real that they sing in these voices 🙏❤
God.!! Yes..ur discernment
And now Joseph Shabalala sings it to the angels of heaven
Where we originate from
Yeah good call, seriously awesome
This bring back memories. Every time I heard them on the radio I knew my daddy was up cleaning early morning. While making 🇸🇱 rice pap for breakfast and other dishes to follow for lunch and dinner. Oh, how I miss my childhood
Sitt´n here with tears in my Eyes...... Hope u will be never homeless again!
Long live Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Africa's finest crooners!
empfinde bei diesem Lied? viel Wärme - alleine sein und? Weinen...ich hab keine Ahnung WAS das Lied heißt....MICH? berührt es....kenne Text gar nicht - singe dennoch mit...bewege mich nach der Musik - bin unzufrieden....wünsche mir sehr oft: mein Paradies zurück - was mir binnen der Familie genommen wurde - mein damaliger MANN: "kämpfte"nicht darum....auch nicht um das Kind....was ich nie bekommen durfte....es tötete nicht nur das Kind....UCH DIE SOGENANNTE lIEBE ZU IHM
Erastus Ngemu
i like the song but i dont understand lyrics
gordana balasko you feel the lyrics not meant for the outsider to understand. It’s to be felt.
African native tongue is a deeper understanding and being one with one self
Ive been lovin this song since it came out.
Im not homeless anymore but i was, once.
Thanks x
Hope your doing well!
Hello dear
Hello dear
How are you doing over there if I may ask?
Trying the same challenge since covid. It's only takes a week or two of no paycheck to be homeless. This song speaks of challenges we never anticipated.
Their voices are soft as butter. This music is so calming to me.💗
butter is a carb
RIP Prof Joseph Shabalala you music lives on..
Many are homeless during this COVID-19 pandemic.
It shall come to pass.
Rest in peace 🙏 the legend...
Lol lol
Hello dear, how are you doing today and how's everything going over there
@@amandankhosi2039
This for asking. I’m doing fine. Almost died cuz of Covid end September. Thks to a wonderful sister I made it to live and tell the tale.
How are you doing.
@@johnthijm5113 am quite sorry about that, am all good my dear,
Where do you resides my dear
@@amandankhosi2039
I’m live in Holland Amsterdam but was born in the Caribbean. A country called Surinam. You might wanna look it op on the map. Moved to Holland in 1965.
Married to a Dutch wife now 35 years and going for another 35 years. 2 kids and one wonderful grandson.
How bout you.
These men paid the ultimate price to be heard. God bless the surviving members. May the others rest in peace.
Thank you, Paul Simon for introducing me to this sound.
Like me... love Paul Simon's music... and so I heard this song years ago first time!!! ❤
God bless Africa everywhere in Africa...
One of the greatest a capella (group) performances ever!
Talent will be remembered long after death. These folks are talented.
I'm from Kenya 🇰🇪 & I love their songs
Gives me goosebumps over 30 years later.
Hello dear, how are you doing today and how's everything going over there
Thank you, Joseph Shabalala, for sharing with us your beautiful voice and stories. RIP 02/11/2020
Don't forget Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masakela- two of the greatest musicians of the modern time.
Sensational. The purity and harmony of their voices and the authentic sounds of my beloved country move me to tears.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo.....a gift to all of us. The minute I heard them sing many years ago, I was entranced.
Rest in peace great one!
love from Sweden🇸🇪❤️
I’m not telling a lie I found their cd in a dumpster when I was skating as a young punk but ive loved them ever since
That is amazing and so random.
Grace
Destiny
I heard this a few years ago at the Peekskill Paramount. That night they found out they won a Grammy during the intermission and came out and sang the South African national anthem. I had brought my dad to the concert because Ladysmith is something we bond over, and because when I was growing up the end of Apartheid was the world issue I was taught about first. Both of us were teary blubbery messes. I have so much affection and gratitude for this music.
Would have loved to have been there - what an experience - have never heard them sing the anthem , always thought
they would do it beautifully and even thinking about that brings tears to *my eyes.
YOU PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE- THANK YOU
What a beautiful memory you have to cherish. Wish I had been there.
About 20 or 30 years ago I think, I hread them for the first at a free public concert.
I worked for American Express at the time in what was known as the World Financial Center (WFC) (where the 911 tragedy occurred in NY). WFC used to give free concerts for employees and the general public on a frequent basis. I believe at the time they were largely unheard of in America and possibly the world. I feel blessed to know that I saw them at what I believe was one of their very first American concerts. The audience, like I, had no idea who they were or, for us, this new and wonderous sound. I, and I believe, thousands that were at that free concert, became instant and lifelong fans!
That is beautiful, my friend. 🕉
Joseph will never die in my collection of his music.
My soul feels cleansed after listening to this 🇿🇦
Rest in peace Shabalala, your music will live to the ends of time
How are you doing today and how's the weather over there
Sitting here thinking how empty my childhood would have been without your songs. I’m still thanking my Dad for buying your cassettes😅( yea that’s how it was called back then) Big thanks much love❤️❤️🇨🇲
Their voices are so incredible. Such a wonderfully soothing song.
Undoubtedly THE very best acapella group in the world, ever.
I adore Ladysmith Black Mambazo in all its iterations but nobody exuded pure joy like Joseph Shabalala. !
Who is here with me after the death of the African hero best voice in Africa you will never be forgotten and you will always be remembered. We love you hero rest in perfect peace hero may the almighty God grant you paradise Amen. 😭😭🙏🙏🙏
The songs i grew up listening each day
I'm just 21 but my dad made me listen to it with him now it's stuck in my head❤❤❤❤
Sounds like a literal choir of angels. Magnificent.
Think it's been (more then?) 12 y.a. a Soweto friend took me to a show in Leiden - Neths. Still so grate and thankfull!! Thank you again, Sonke!! May Miriam and Joseph DO sing out loud in Heaven and welcome the (real) Covid 19 - victums....!
Thulani has such a powerful voice and I am happy that he can keep that standard set by uBaba Shabalala. It was a really lifetime experience watching you guys in Arnhem, the Netherlands 22 September 2022. You are a gift from God to spread peace, love, and harmony to the world.
today 4th November im still listening to the songs
used to listen this songs with my late mom in Kenya when i was a kid and in 2019 am listening with my kid..what a feeling...
Songs like these never die or fade out of fashion.
honestly who would dislike such a song...
Katy Herron
Lembra minha infância! Ainda ouvindo e sentindo o mesmo amor que sentia ao ouvir quando era criança! Saúde e paz, aqui do Brasil!
When I found Jesus Christ I had a problem with my life. I realised that loved everything, people, language, life, insects even......
Thank you, our beautiful brother Joseph Shabalala, for giving us your amazing music, international solidarity, spiritual strength, compassion, and happy energy. We love this song. We miss you, but we will never forget you!
I remember the group coming to my hometown when I was younger. A little brown girl from a small white city, I was in awe seeing real Africans for the first time. Still one of my fondest memories. their vocals were so amazing.
you see these people are singin from the heart
Proud African , birth of humanity and civilization, our hospitality and goodness let us to be duped by our fellow human brothers 😭😭😭
As a child I learned all of the words to this song because I felt so connected to my soul when I listened to it. It's been my life long dream to work with Lady Smith Black Mambazo. I'm looking forward to manifesting that dream in the near future!
Miss Zenya Official ok
Joseph Shabalala had a series of dreams of Zulu
Isicathamiya harmonies, which lead him to forming LBM.
They’re on tour right now, perhaps you can approach them? I’ll be seeing them when they come to my city next month. I’m so excited!
Miss Zenya Official now you are talking true
sad
Was watching Legendary tribute... so touched.. RIP king
if there turns out to be an eternity - then I want to spend it listening to Ladysmith Black Mambazo , they are superb!
The greatest group that South Africa has produced.
The iconic Ladysmith ... unsurpassable!
The pride of Africa!
I saw this concert in 1992. Beautiful in both its pain and joy!
Am just 25 years old..but I love this guys..I wish I was born earlier to enjoy the world at that time...when the world was still a pure one.
I saw them in concert and they were incredible.
Thank You to the organisers of World Expo88, who brought the group to perform on the Riverside, despite the apartheid in South Africa. Their voices and melodies keep me captivated, even now in November 2022. So long Joseph the group leader.
still enjoying this 27.07.2019...I love Africa.
The birthplace of all musics is Africa. No doubt.
Your group has a lot of magic and heart that goes all the way deep in the soul.
Pure love from your neighbour Namibia 🇳🇦, still enjoying this In 27.08.2019
This fills me with joy. God Bless all the people of South Africa. Your struggles don't go unnoticed.
Wonderful Choir. Seeing them live is a real treat.
Rest in peace our legend babu Joseph Shabalala. This song reminds me of ubabomkhulu wami who paased away in 2006.
i grew up listening to you Black Mambazo!!
CATE RIRA AMAZING!! My dad would always listen to this!!!
I got to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo quite a many years back, in Montreal
.WOWOW!! WHat an amazing show. They are spectacular...those voices are mesmerizing and felt deeply by the human soul. I was moved to tears when they sang the African Anthem. That night is etched in my heart forver. Grateful for this music..BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these guys ♥
African Anthem????
Unless I was mislead... I was told this is the Nation Anthem of South Africa:
South Africa Anthem Text
Nkosi sikelel' Afrika
Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo,
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,
O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,
O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,
Setjhaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika.
Uit die blou van onse hemel,
Uit die diepte van ons see,
Oor ons ewige gebergtes,
Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Sounds the call to come together,
And united we shall stand,
Let us live and strive for freedom,
In South Africa our land.
Is this correct?
yes it is.
Thank you! :-)
19 October 2024.I always come back to watch their videos❤️Their voices are soothing
One of the greatest groups of all time
I first listened to this late 90s on Radio Nigeria.. I was so young but I felt this song deeply. Here I am in 2021, and it feels very nostalgic! God Bless Africa, One love 🙌🏼❤️.
Musical perfection!
I loved these song so much 🤣 it's a blessing am alive today
God, this is gorgeous...
We miss you already, Sir, Joseph Shabalala. Your music lives forever. RIP, our wish from the world.
Oh, this music is heaven to listen to. Blessed Be.
When we lost Joseph Shabalala in February 2020, little did we know how horrible 2020 would be. Oh, how we need him now more than ever.
A luta continua , saudações do Brasil .
From Kenya n just love this song......Big love SA
Music and song with real passion and feeling. Thank you Joe S and his crew for giving us this treat.
Simply the best music I've heard from Africa!
Sparkling. Gives me a warm feeling all over.
I first heard them through Paul Simon and the Graceland concert. Every time I listen to them, it's soul cleansing.
This is such a powerful song. Always love listening to it.
Will you support me in getting Mental Hospitals opened
🙏🏾Rest in power Joseph Shabalala 🙏🏾🎶🎶🎶🎶. I enjoyed listening to your (group’s) beautiful acapella. Peace to you from Jamaica 🇯🇲👊🏿