Russel Mthembu
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Russel Mthembu | |
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Born | March 12, 1947 |
Years active | 1976 present |
Ndoda Russel Mthembu is a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo,[1] a South African choral group founded in 1960 by close friend Joseph Shabalala.
Russel was born in Ladysmith, South Africa, and joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1976. It was at this time that Joseph converted to Christianity, which saw the group's output include Zulu hymns and songs of a religious nature. Russel joined the group as a bass voice, along with Jabulani Dubazana (who later sung as a tenor voice).
Russel has been a full-time member of the group since the 1980s.
References
- ^ Mojapelo, Max (18 March 2009). Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music. African Minds. pp. 305–. ISBN 978-1-920299-28-6. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
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