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Hard to believe that Paul Simon was criticized for travelling to SA during the height of apartheid to create music with the wonderful musicians he met. In my opinion Paul did for South African musicians what Ry Cooder did for Cuban musicians - namely help them gain the exposure and fame they all truly deserved. RIP Joseph Shabalala and keep on rocking Paul
Ethnocentrism ! Stop with this ! It's Paul who was in need of african music and musicians in order to re invent, to diversify, to refresh his products. Same with the other guy.
Yeah I remember the fact that rye Cooter got for doing the Buena Vista Social Club. It's not politics people it's just music and what better way to fight Injustice and Prejudice is through music
@andri5169 ...bro to be fair Paul Simon was already a world big and his love to expose the group that he dearly loved made Black Mambazo what they are today . That publicity was huge
Just a bit of history on the music by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The style is called "isicathamiya", which is derived from the word ""ukucothoma", which means to walk on your tippy toes. So, what would happen in the South African mines was that Zulu dancers wishing to dance and sing at night had to keep noise level downs. So they would sing and dance on the hush. Voices would be lowered and dance moves would also be softer. So they would go tippity-toe, tippity-toe, tippity-toe when dancing. The singing would also go "hush, hush, hush", emphasizing harmony over loud sound. Over time, all this evolved from full-on and hushed-down Zulu dance and song to "Isicathamiya". The style is also known as "ingoma-busuku", which literally means the "dance of the night", as this was done in the night, as already explained. A new genre was then born and there were frequent meets where bands would get together and compete for a prize. Prizes included all sort of things, including livestock! The bands were known by the names of the town where the founding members came from. They took pride in representing their hometowns. South Africa had a migrant labour system, with young men leaving their hometowns to go work in gold mines in Johannesburg. They lived in hostels. Upon arrival, people would typically meet up with their homeboys in Johannesburg. In fact even the move to Johannesburg would come after the parents of the person hoping to move had been convinced that the person had someone to look after him in Johannesburg. The new arrivals would then be shown the ropes and from time to time, Ingoma-busuku bands would be formed so the men would have something to do on weekends. Practice would be during the week and competitions would be on weekends.There was some travelling involved, but the distances were manageable. Ladysmith Black Mambazo was formed in the same way at the behest of Joseph Shabalala, by young men coming fromt the town of Ladysmith (eMnambithi), in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Only, they were eventually considered to be too good and they were not allowed to enter competitions! Go figure.
Oh! I never knew that history and thank you so much for posting this. My love of this music grows along with the knowledge I've gained thanks to you sharing this. Awesome!
the irony stands where the talent is so great that I can't help myself but to play ladysmith Mombaza at high volume, and with much pleasure and hopes that the multi cultural community in which I live may enjoy it with me. Confidently thinking with NO DOUBT! Crikey, tippey-toe on that, beautiful neighbours. Love it!
For REAL, his skill is next level, he sounds indistinguishable from the album, which is saying something because his baselines are NOT simple! Especially for a fretless
Love the way Paul looks so enthused and honoured to be sharing the stage with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The world is so much better together than apart.
@@adamsaoud7191 this song is fron Paul Simons album Graceland. and he is the one who brought Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the attention of the whole world by seeking them out and putting them on this album. They have great respect and love for each other and Paul Simon did a lot of work to bring the music of Africa to the mainstream. Don't cheapen this with your assumptions.
Death comes to us all, but to lose someone so integral to Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a real blow to the group. I hope that they can continue making their music, because it's an integral part of many people's lives. Joseph your presence will be missed greatly. You were an integral part of the becoming of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
I learn so much from people like you. Now I love and miss someone that I never knew in the same moment. I love learning and looking things up. This is quite the rabbit hole. (Meaning I can't stop learning, not that we can't get out.)
Paul Simon's interest in African music and his talent in fusing it with western music is just incredible talent. And he is a true humanitarian. God bless him with much health and creativity. Thank you Brother Paul for your gift.
and those who didn't aren't "true humanitarians"? P.S. is PHENOMENAL ...but it is likely that most musicians are "humanitarian" (whatever that means) ....but, yes .. isn't he something else!
I love Paul Simon! I loved Simon and Garfunkel when they were together. Paul collaborating with Ladysmith Black Bambazo is genius! Such beautiful music. The West meets Paradise. I like love the album Graceland. Thank you Paul!
People like Paul Simon and Joseph together with LBM, helped to unite our once very divided country. So special to see the raw talent of our African brothers combined with the pure genius of Paul Simon. Makes me cry tears of happiness for our beloved land and people. God bless Africa.
Just rediscovered this after so many decades and it had filled me with so much joy tears are streaming down my face. This is the world that I believe in, one where all peoples share in the happiness of togetherness in music and dance as family.❤❤🎉🎉😊😊
the_katman The lead guitar,horn section,and drums are every bit a part of this music as is the bass.You are listening to but a single aspect of this song.The vocals alone is what makes this music shine.Listen to it again,from the very beginning.
Had the amazing privilege of finally seeing Ladysmith Black Mambazo a few weeks ago (before the height of social distancing when venues were still open)! Loved their energy and joy.
I cut school in early 1987 to get in line outside of Radio City Music Hall to get tickets to the Graceland tour. I was number 300-something, but when I got to the ticket window, because I was only looking to buy one ticket, I got a seat in the fourth row, dead center. Simon, Ladysmith, Hugh Masekela and Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba rocked my 17 year old world. I was also high at the time, which just heightened the entire experience. I also saw them in December of 1987 at Madison Square Garden at a benefit show, so I really saw the Graceland Tour twice. It was magnificent.
Uplifting and wholesome. Long live human rights and all their extraordinary musical performers for being such great role models for future generations.
That's part of the problem. People that look at it as stealing only want division. What better way to bring unity than this beautiful fusion of artistic display.
Paul grew up in South Africa, his parents moved to South Africa when he was 9 and his best friend was black that’s how he learned and loved the black culture. The police used to follow him as his mom used to invite his little black friends over for play dates and practice their music in a back room
That guitar....rhythm right there!!! Love love love you guys. I was 11yrs old when you came to my country for the Graceland tour. Fell in LOVE then, still growing much stronger in 2018!
The look Paul shares with Joseph is one of genuine love. The music they created together will stand as a testament to that forever. I was stunned by this album when it was released, astonished that people made it a political football and , some 40 years later, find it as uplifting and joyous as day one.
He's unbelievable. This song has one of the most infectious bass lines in all of music. In fact the whole album is a fretless dream. Boy in the Bubble is another song with a bass line that just dominates in the best possible way.
Pure joy…. ‘Everywhere you go, your interaction is done through the diamonds on your shoes," Simon wrote, "and diamonds as a symbol of wealth, happiness and love mean you are interacting with your world through a constant 'happy' filter, you have a skip to your step, you are happy."
In 1987 I drove from California to Graceland listening to this cassette all the way...over and over. Toured Graceland , it was almost empty, then drove to Virgin to my first Army assignment.
I love this song, i love all of them!!!! I Love the dances, all their smiles and Paul Simon's voice like they all are beautiful and this song is beautiful of theirs!!! I get emotional! He sings so sweetly, soft, and lovely, and they all smile so sweetly, wonderful, and happily and the dances are great and so rad!!! I love all their energy and happiness!!!! They all are so cute!!
Paul Simon, you are a national treasure and a great humanitarian. You're one of the rare good souls that can bring and unite different peoples together. God bless you.
I was fortunate to hear Paul Simon and Lady Smith Black Mambazo in Cape Town a couple of decades ago. It was absolutely outstanding! I then sang this song to a wonderful English friend while going through the Debeers Oranjemund security...it was a gem
Thanks to Paul Simon for bringing African music into the spotlight. Graceland has always been a favourite album, and I am sure the music was a factor when I decided to spend 7 months in Africa back in 1993.
Graceland is one of my favorite albums of all time. The world would be a different place if Paul hadn't done what he did. He made Americans love African music. He made all of us love African music lol. Quit a magic trick. We all live in Paul's world now.
O meu herói Steve Gadd na Bateria !!! O grupo Ladismith Black Mambazo se apresentou aqui na minha cidade Paulo Afonso -Bahia em 1998 no Eco festival na ilha do urubu !!! Festival organizado pelo saudoso percussionista Nana Vasconcelos o qual tive a honra de conhecer !!!
Gosh I loved that era of Paul Simon. Other eras, too, but his work with southern Africans and South Americans and other artists was simply its own special.
I grew up listening to Graceland - I had a crush on Paul Simon - I could sing every song on the track and then the cassette spoilt - I cried my eyes out then. And now tears of joy seeing black mamba and Paul Simon - he looks much older now but that golden voice can never grow old. God bless them
This perhaps the Greatest Single piece of entertainment performance on You Tube, the ending alone with them high stepping bye and giving Paul High Five says it all. GREAT CLIP
This is awesome.I just love the blend of the two cultures. You can still see that both Joseph and Paul were still good friends. A story that goes back to the late 80'. What a lovely story! It's emotional when you think about Joseph Shabalala's passing 😢. But his legacy lives on.
Vi en la tele está maravilla cuando calculo que tendría 36 años. Me enamoré. Claro, en aquel tiempo no había estos adelantos. Ahora tengo 77 años. Todo llega, cuanto llega... Gracias por este placer Desde España. Que bailen las naciones, que tendrán la cara de felicidad de los bailarines/cantores
Life today Post-Covid is hard and sad. But then there is THIS....ahhh, there is still much healing to be found in watching this Unending Source of Open-hearted Joy. 🥰🌟❤️
Diamonds on the soles of her shoes: makes me miss my father may his soul rest in peace n now they'll be dancing in heaven with Joseph farewell Mr Shabalala
Paul Simon it gets no better than this. Just freakin utterly amazing talent in these guys. I listen to them over and over and over again. My CD is burnt out. lol
Paul Simon is wonderful. I’ve not seen this video .. or many others really, of songs I’ve always enjoyed. I so love the warrior-dancers and their beautiful harmonies. Truly lovely and uplifting. I feel like dancing.
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@@somelelequse2194 same! lol
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One of my favourite songs of all time😊😊.... R.I.P Joseph Shabalala you live on in my heart ❤
Their Music moves me to tears...OF JOY!
I am addicted. i sing this song in myself in a taxi going to work even at home. miss old days woow
27 august
Love this group..saw them at Stockton College New Jersey..Wonderful show. RIP Joseph Shabalala.
Hard to believe that Paul Simon was criticized for travelling to SA during the height of apartheid to create music with the wonderful musicians he met. In my opinion Paul did for South African musicians what Ry Cooder did for Cuban musicians - namely help them gain the exposure and fame they all truly deserved. RIP Joseph Shabalala and keep on rocking Paul
Ethnocentrism ! Stop with this !
It's Paul who was in need of african music and musicians in order to re invent, to diversify, to refresh his products. Same with the other guy.
Yeah I remember the fact that rye Cooter got for doing the Buena Vista Social Club. It's not politics people it's just music and what better way to fight Injustice and Prejudice is through music
Got even sued.
@andri5169 ...bro to be fair Paul Simon was already a world big and his love to expose the group that he dearly loved made Black Mambazo what they are today . That publicity was huge
@@andri5169 wrong biggly
Just a bit of history on the music by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The style is called "isicathamiya", which is derived from the word ""ukucothoma", which means to walk on your tippy toes. So, what would happen in the South African mines was that Zulu dancers wishing to dance and sing at night had to keep noise level downs. So they would sing and dance on the hush. Voices would be lowered and dance moves would also be softer. So they would go tippity-toe, tippity-toe, tippity-toe when dancing. The singing would also go "hush, hush, hush", emphasizing harmony over loud sound. Over time, all this evolved from full-on and hushed-down Zulu dance and song to "Isicathamiya". The style is also known as "ingoma-busuku", which literally means the "dance of the night", as this was done in the night, as already explained. A new genre was then born and there were frequent meets where bands would get together and compete for a prize. Prizes included all sort of things, including livestock! The bands were known by the names of the town where the founding members came from. They took pride in representing their hometowns. South Africa had a migrant labour system, with young men leaving their hometowns to go work in gold mines in Johannesburg. They lived in hostels. Upon arrival, people would typically meet up with their homeboys in Johannesburg. In fact even the move to Johannesburg would come after the parents of the person hoping to move had been convinced that the person had someone to look after him in Johannesburg. The new arrivals would then be shown the ropes and from time to time, Ingoma-busuku bands would be formed so the men would have something to do on weekends. Practice would be during the week and competitions would be on weekends.There was some travelling involved, but the distances were manageable. Ladysmith Black Mambazo was formed in the same way at the behest of Joseph Shabalala, by young men coming fromt the town of Ladysmith (eMnambithi), in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Only, they were eventually considered to be too good and they were not allowed to enter competitions! Go figure.
thanks for this my thoughtful friend...
Oh! I never knew that history and thank you so much for posting this. My love of this music grows along with the knowledge I've gained thanks to you sharing this. Awesome!
Paul Simon, Graceland . full album,with lady Smith black mambazo
the irony stands where the talent is so great that I can't help myself but to play ladysmith Mombaza at high volume, and with much pleasure and hopes that the multi cultural community in which I live may enjoy it with me. Confidently thinking with NO DOUBT! Crikey, tippey-toe on that, beautiful neighbours. Love it!
nice piece of history great read
The bassist is on another cloud. His melody is infectious
You cab say that again
plus the impeccable Steve Gadd on drums = pure heaven
For REAL, his skill is next level, he sounds indistinguishable from the album, which is saying something because his baselines are NOT simple! Especially for a fretless
Another level of playing
Love the way Paul looks so enthused and honoured to be sharing the stage with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The world is so much better together than apart.
why not its not his song so he must be happy is because hes white
you´re right my friend! I felt the same respect... God bless this guys to a long live to give us more gifts like this!! Greetings from Brazil
You're so right my friend!
@@adamsaoud7191 this song is fron Paul Simons album Graceland. and he is the one who brought Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the attention of the whole world by seeking them out and putting them on this album. They have great respect and love for each other and Paul Simon did a lot of work to bring the music of Africa to the mainstream. Don't cheapen this with your assumptions.
@@annalisabrown2426
I love it how his voice blends so well with the voices of the choir.
Who's here after hearing Joseph S. Passed away. RIP. You're playing with the Angels in heaven. You will never be forgotten.
🙋🏿♂️
yes, lots of people will be here after hearing of Joseph Shabalala's passing.
Me 🙋♀️
Me too.
Me read in today's paper in Nairobi
Death comes to us all, but to lose someone so integral to Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a real blow to the group. I hope that they can continue making their music, because it's an integral part of many people's lives. Joseph your presence will be missed greatly. You were an integral part of the becoming of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
We’re going to see them in march 2024 in Lynchburg VA. Really looking forward to being amongst friends!
IF yaw feeling depressed or lowly this song and video will HELP you get yaw happy back right quick! Play that thing Mr. Paul Simon and LBM! 💎💎💎💎❤❤❤😅
Paul Simon is one of the greatest poet's of 20th century. Diamonds on the soles of her shoes is an incredible image of South Africa .
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Absolutely he is so good🥰
Paul Simon is a national treasure, shining like a national guitar.
I´d say he´s an international treasure.
@@hermanjohnell2717 Amen, brothers, Amen!
An international treasure!
The bass man is the secret weapon. Damn he’s good.
A fretless bass, to boot !!!! Just WOW !!!!
You're right ! Sure he's so good !
Just learnt of one of the group's founder-Joseph Shabalala's death, may his soul rest of peace 💔
Farewell, Joseph Bigboy Shabalala. We miss you.
:( That is so sad to hear. I had the honor of seeing Ladysmith Black Mambazo back in the late 90s in Boston.
may the pipes sound for him -------------go in peace N`kosi
I learn so much from people like you. Now I love and miss someone that I never knew in the same moment. I love learning and looking things up. This is quite the rabbit hole. (Meaning I can't stop learning, not that we can't get out.)
RIP Joe 💕
I watch this a couple of times a year. The music, the dancing, the wonderful melding of music, and I am sitting here smiling.
Paul Simon's interest in African music and his talent in fusing it with western music is just incredible talent. And he is a true humanitarian. God bless him with much health and creativity. Thank you Brother Paul for your gift.
God Bless you too brother....Paul Simon is is such a wonderful man I like him a lot.
Great just great
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Mary Williams ver visio Brenda face
and those who didn't aren't "true humanitarians"? P.S. is PHENOMENAL ...but it is likely that most musicians are "humanitarian" (whatever that means) ....but, yes .. isn't he something else!
The pure joy on the faces of the performers is intoxicating,
Magnificent and fabulous. Love this!
R.i.p Mr Shabalala , you were a South African treasure that will be missed
Rest in peace Mr. Shabalala. You are dancing with Dad and Mom.
that was pretty freakin spectacular...AWA AWA
I love Paul Simon! I loved Simon and Garfunkel when they were together. Paul collaborating with Ladysmith Black Bambazo is genius! Such beautiful music. The West meets Paradise. I like love the album Graceland. Thank you Paul!
Never seen Paul Simon laughin and dancing on stage... That is the soul of Africa ! God bless you
People like Paul Simon and Joseph together with LBM, helped to unite our once very divided country. So special to see the raw talent of our African brothers combined with the pure genius of Paul Simon. Makes me cry tears of happiness for our beloved land and people. God bless Africa.
Just rediscovered this after so many decades and it had filled me with so much joy tears are streaming down my face. This is the world that I believe in, one where all peoples share in the happiness of togetherness in music and dance as family.❤❤🎉🎉😊😊
Listen to that bass man's work, man!! Adds SO much to this song...wow!
The whole album was shaped by Bakithi Kumalo's surreal, melodic bass lines.
the_katman The lead guitar,horn section,and drums are every bit a part of this music as is the bass.You are listening to but a single aspect of this song.The vocals alone is what makes this music shine.Listen to it again,from the very beginning.
Watching this in March 2020. Saw them all at Hyde park. Wonderful memory. Thank you Paul and LSBM
I only have ears for the bass.
;-;
One of my favourite songs of all time😊😊
R.I.P Joseph Shabalala, you live on I'm my heart ❤
That man is playing bass guitar like he is possessed!
Bakithi Kumalo. He's an absolute legend.
Breath taking
That's the passion of music💜
And they have him mixed up perfectly too.Nice and loud.
As a South African, I couldn't love this more. What legends!
Had the amazing privilege of finally seeing Ladysmith Black Mambazo a few weeks ago (before the height of social distancing when venues were still open)! Loved their energy and joy.
I cut school in early 1987 to get in line outside of Radio City Music Hall to get tickets to the Graceland tour. I was number 300-something, but when I got to the ticket window, because I was only looking to buy one ticket, I got a seat in the fourth row, dead center. Simon, Ladysmith, Hugh Masekela and Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba rocked my 17 year old world. I was also high at the time, which just heightened the entire experience. I also saw them in December of 1987 at Madison Square Garden at a benefit show, so I really saw the Graceland Tour twice. It was magnificent.
JoshDone I also saw Ladysmith' in 1987; at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. They were the highlight of the festival.
I envy you. This is just magnificent and absolutely worth cutting school for.
JoshDone Jealous, much.
Lucky bugger, I'd crawl from my house in England to see that concert, Paul simon AWESOME!!!!!
Lucky fish
Good Lord! It doesn't get any better than this! Paul Simon and Ladysmith are legendary! Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes is magnificent!
Lovely and more than the first one
Amazing. Anybody watching The Black Mambazo with Paul Simon in 2021? 🙋♂️
Uplifting and wholesome. Long live human rights and all their extraordinary musical performers for being such great role models for future generations.
Humanity at its BEST by Paul Simon. He opens doors for Lady-smith Black Mambazo. God Bless him
Paul Simon merely got them to the door...it was their joyous and wonderful music that opened the door....widely!
Nkosi sikelela
Afrika
I saw Ladysmith black mambazo in concert twice without Paul Simon and they were absolutely fantastic. Joseph was amazing.
One of the greatest composers of folk music…. of all time….LOVE Paul Simon ❤❤have been following his music since the late 60s….
this is not just soothing to the ears but to the soul as well..
It was said that he stole their music. He didn't; he exploded their music. I was glad to have been in the blast.
He gave them a global platform.
That's part of the problem. People that look at it as stealing only want division. What better way to bring unity than this beautiful fusion of artistic display.
Paul grew up in South Africa, his parents moved to South Africa when he was 9 and his best friend was black that’s how he learned and loved the black culture. The police used to follow him as his mom used to invite his little black friends over for play dates and practice their music in a back room
That guitar....rhythm right there!!! Love love love you guys. I was 11yrs old when you came to my country for the Graceland tour. Fell in LOVE then, still growing much stronger in 2018!
As near perfection as you can get! RIP Joseph S!
Dear Mr. Simon and all the sirs from Ladysmith Black Mambozo, thank you, this is pure beauty and ver very clever.
I never tire of listening to the music of Paul Simon and Ladysmith
Brendan Atkinson true
IMHO, Marty Robbins, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke and Paul Simon are the four greatest singer songwriters of our time.
Everytime I watch this video a tear come to my eye, it is the perfect artistic blend of American and African music. R.I.P. Joseph Shabalala.
Simply amazing ❤ even in 2024. All time greats.
Paul Simon & the LBM, your performances are ached into the hearts of your fans, forever and songs like these are immortal. Thank you.
The look Paul shares with Joseph is one of genuine love. The music they created together will stand as a testament to that forever. I was stunned by this album when it was released, astonished that people made it a political football and , some 40 years later, find it as uplifting and joyous as day one.
BAKITHY KUMALO IS A GENUINE KILLER ON BASS!
And with Steve Gadd that is s serious Punch in The Gut rhythm section..Right fuckin on
He is a god
Roger Lee Meyzindi yeah Big bass very strong one eh bless South Africa
He's unbelievable. This song has one of the most infectious bass lines in all of music. In fact the whole album is a fretless dream. Boy in the Bubble is another song with a bass line that just dominates in the best possible way.
Bakithi was absolutely wonderful in that album, I totally agree!
Pure joy….
‘Everywhere you go, your interaction is done through the diamonds on your shoes," Simon wrote, "and diamonds as a symbol of wealth, happiness and love mean you are interacting with your world through a constant 'happy' filter, you have a skip to your step, you are happy."
Wonderful!!!!!!!! The joy of music, the joy of culture, the joy of groove, the spirit moving through them all - and DAMN that bass work!!!!!
The story behind Simon and Black Mambozo is incredible. Even more a brilliant moment in the history of music!
Why do I feel this enormously blessed and privileged to be an African? And a Black/dark brown one for that matter!!
Proof again that music has no color.
There is only good or bad music.
This is simply fantastic
I saw Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Kansas City
have you ever seen someone enjoy their work so much ?
when music was music...God bless this talent forever and ever
Music will always be...
Angels, heavenly music, long live African music that brings us closer to the infinite
Paul is one of the many great musicians who leads the way to great musicians performing together
Sad to hear a great musician has passed on May the Good lord rest his soul in eternal peace
The great paul Simon ! And THE AMAZING AFRICA MUSIC !
I don't know how I ended up here and not to mention being stuck here for a while - a while! I love this. So beautiful.
In 1987 I drove from California to Graceland listening to this cassette all the way...over and over. Toured Graceland , it was almost empty, then drove to Virgin to my first Army assignment.
I love this song, i love all of them!!!! I Love the dances, all their smiles and Paul Simon's voice like they all are beautiful and this song is beautiful of theirs!!! I get emotional! He sings so sweetly, soft, and lovely, and they all smile so sweetly, wonderful, and happily and the dances are great and so rad!!! I love all their energy and happiness!!!! They all are so cute!!
Only black people can sing like this. Divine!
sing and dance !...
African people
Yep.
not all black people can necessarily sing
Paul Simon is not black
Why am I not surprised Paul Simon is the first recipient of the Gershwin Prize! Bless you Paul!
Paul Simon, you are a national treasure and a great humanitarian. You're one of the rare good souls that can bring and unite different peoples together. God bless you.
Boy do I wish I had been there!
You Tube has a lot of really cool stuff on it, but this one is easily top 5. Happy, moving, meaningful. It makes me shed a tear or two....
Paul Simon is an amazing human being.
Ladysmith is amazing. Paul Simon is amazing. This video brought tears to my eyes as I saw two shows on the Graceland tour and they were sublime.
Rest in the angels' arms, Joseph. Thank you for your loving music.
Syabonga baba
Ohh legends never die real music😘😘😘😘😘😘
I was fortunate to hear Paul Simon and Lady Smith Black Mambazo in Cape Town a couple of decades ago. It was absolutely outstanding! I then sang this song to a wonderful English friend while going through the Debeers Oranjemund security...it was a gem
Thanks to Paul Simon for bringing African music into the spotlight. Graceland has always been a favourite album, and I am sure the music was a factor when I decided to spend 7 months in Africa back in 1993.
Africans made music, Mr. Whitey!
nice!! where in Africa?
Africa is not a country. WHERE IN AFRICA?
Paul Simon a true gift!
Eish whenever i watch this i get so emotional, this is a great combination ever. RIP RRAA RONA NTATE SHABALALA
Graceland is one of my favorite albums of all time. The world would be a different place if Paul hadn't done what he did. He made Americans love African music. He made all of us love African music lol. Quit a magic trick. We all live in Paul's world now.
I love the African rhythms. Especially those presented by this group and Paul Simon.
Love this song
O meu herói Steve Gadd na Bateria !!! O grupo Ladismith Black Mambazo se apresentou aqui na minha cidade Paulo Afonso -Bahia em 1998 no Eco festival na ilha do urubu !!! Festival organizado pelo saudoso percussionista Nana Vasconcelos o qual tive a honra de conhecer !!!
Another two great players with Paul Simon on the Graceland album is Bakithi Khumalo and Hugh Masekela (he played a mean trumpet).
Paul Simon.Musical genius.
💖💖💖💖💖💖😘🇫🇷C'est gėnial et magnifique !!!!!! Merci pour ce moment heureux !!!!!😘💖💖💖💖
Gosh I loved that era of Paul Simon. Other eras, too, but his work with southern Africans and South Americans and other artists was simply its own special.
RIP Joseph Shabalala, such a fantastic soulful voice.
I grew up listening to Graceland - I had a crush on Paul Simon - I could sing every song on the track and then the cassette spoilt - I cried my eyes out then. And now tears of joy seeing black mamba and Paul Simon - he looks much older now but that golden voice can never grow old. God bless them
This perhaps the Greatest Single piece of entertainment performance on You Tube, the ending alone with them high stepping bye and giving Paul High Five says it all. GREAT CLIP
I have to thank my late friend, Gianni Paparozzi , for lending me the CD, so many years ago. Wonderful music. I did buy my own copy!
Almost cried , I don't cry . Happiness .
chema mwana wamai mutakunhanzva uyu
i thought i was the only one
Right here with you bro
Simply delightful to hear after all these years. Wow, African music, our gift to the world. Ah! Yes, Paul Simon an amazing humanitarian.
This is awesome.I just love the blend of the two cultures. You can still see that both Joseph and Paul were still good friends. A story that goes back to the late 80'. What a lovely story! It's emotional when you think about Joseph Shabalala's passing 😢. But his legacy lives on.
Thank you, Paul Simon for all the music. You have always been the best 💕
This stirs my soul; every time I hear this. There's a familiarity my mitochondria recognizes when I hear music from the motherland. Beautiful....💝🕉
👍👍
Vi en la tele está maravilla cuando calculo que tendría 36 años. Me enamoré. Claro, en aquel tiempo no había estos adelantos. Ahora tengo 77 años. Todo llega, cuanto llega...
Gracias por este placer
Desde España. Que bailen las naciones, que tendrán la cara de felicidad de los bailarines/cantores
This just gives me the chills! I love it! Thanks Paul Simmon! I love your music and the fact that you can mesh with all cultures.
Life today Post-Covid is hard and sad. But then there is THIS....ahhh, there is still much healing to be found in watching this Unending Source of Open-hearted Joy. 🥰🌟❤️
If this doesn't make you feel good, then nothing will !
Wonderful and a great guy !
This is why music is the true universal language.
OH MY, what incredible fun! I am just dancing around ...
Diamonds on the soles of her shoes: makes me miss my father may his soul rest in peace n now they'll be dancing in heaven with Joseph farewell Mr Shabalala
5:33 My favorite part of this video. Two great friends.
Rest well, Joseph. You'll be missed.
Paul Simon it gets no better than this. Just freakin utterly amazing talent in these guys. I listen to them over and over and over again. My CD is burnt out. lol
Paul Simon is wonderful. I’ve not seen this video .. or many others really, of songs I’ve always enjoyed. I so love the warrior-dancers and their beautiful harmonies. Truly lovely and uplifting. I feel like dancing.
Joseph, Paul, all singers and players that night ... truly happy people, celebrating some of the best music in the world, shared.
wow! This is a masterpiece. I grew up listening to it from a vinyl.Time really flies.Now I am 45 yrs old.
I will always thank Paul Simon for introducing the world to Ladysmith Black Mambazo!!!
I was living in Kenya at the time, amazing songs.. I'm actually from sweden. speak swedish, English and swahili
mambo
Habari yako spenwise.Naona unafurahia huu muziki kama mimi!
Habari sana
jambo Rafiki im from Calgary Canada I lived in KENYA AS WELL I LOVE YOUR RATING I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON SORRY
Cool! It's great to speak more than one language!