Russel Mthembu
Russel Mthembu | |
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Born | (1947-03-12) March 12, 1947 (age 77) |
Years active | 1976 present |
Musical artist
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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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Joseph Shabalala
- Albert Mazibuko
- Abednego Mazibuko
- Russel Mthembu
- Sibongiseni Shabalala
- Thamsanqa Shabalala
- Thulani Shabalala
- Msizi Shabalala
- Amabutho (1973)
- Imbongi (1973)
- Umama Lo! (1974)
- Isitimela (1974)
- Ukukhanya Kwelanga (1975)
- Amaqhawe (1976)
- Ukusindiswa (1977)
- Shintsha Sithothobala (1977)
- Phezulu Emafini (1977)
- Ushaka (1978)
- Indlela yaseZulwini (1978)
- Ezinkulu (1979)
- Intokozo (1980)
- Ulwandle Oluncgwele (1981)
- Phansi Emgodini (1981)
- Umthombo Wamanzi (1982)
- Induku Zethu (1983)
- Ibhayibheli Liyindlela (1984)
- Inkazimulo (1985)
- Shaka Zulu (1987)
- Journey of Dreams (1988)
- Two Worlds One Heart (1990)
- Live at the Royal Albert Hall (1999)
- Lihl' Ixhiba Likagogo (2000)
- Wenyukela (2003)
- Raise Your Spirit Higher (2003)
- Raise Your Spirit Higher (2004)
- No Boundaries (2004)
- Long Walk to Freedom (2006)
- Ilembe (2007)
- Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu (2007)
- My Dream – African Sounds (2008)
- Always with Us (2014)
- On Tiptoe: Gentle Steps to Freedom
- "Homeless"
- "Ain't No Sunshine"
- "Lift Me Up"