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Mambazo wins Grammy for SA
14/02/2005 08:06 - (SA)
Johannesburg - Ladysmith Black Mambazo has won the award for Traditional World Music Album at the 47th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, SABC news reported on Monday.
The award is the latest milestone for the group that has sold over six million albums, making it the number one record seller in Africa.
In a career spanning 30 years, the group has been nominated for nine Grammys. Its previous Grammy win came in 1987 for the album Shaka Zulu.
From the foothills of the Drakensberg to the Big Apple, the music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo has entertained audiences around the world.
It started in the sixties with Joseph Shabalala. He heard a harmony in a dream and got members of his family to form Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Paul Simon, the American singer, was captivated by the music and helped the group conquer the international music scene.
It has performed for Nelson Mandela, the Queen of England and at two Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies.
This time the group was nominated in the categories of Best Traditional World Music and Best Surround Sound Album for Raise your spirit higher.
The album's release coincided with South Africa's 10 year democracy celebrations. It held the number 1 spot on Billboard's World Music chart for several months.
- SAPA
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