Joseph Shabalala
Joseph Shabalala (28 August 1940[1] – 11 February 2020[2]), born Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala, was a South African singer and musician. He was the founder and musical director of the choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.[3] Shabalala was born in Ladysmith, South Africa.
On 11 February 2020, Shabalala died at a hospital in Pretoria from back surgery-related problems at the age of 78.[4]
References
- ↑ Government Communications on Joseph Shabalala's date of birth. South Africa Tribune. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ↑ Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, Joseph Shabalala, dies. https://www.channel24.co.za/Music/News/ladysmith-black-mambazo-founder-joseph-shabalala-dies-20200211. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ↑ 2013 Award Description. eThekwini Living LegendseThekwini Municipality. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ↑ Joseph shabalala founder of ladysmith black mambazo dies aged 78theguardian.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.