Top 10 South African Music Groups Of All Time [Part 2]
Top 10 South African Music Groups Of All Time [Part 2]
6. Boom Shaka
Boom Shaka was a pioneering kwaito music group from South Africa, consisting of Junior Sokhela, Lebo Mathosa, Theo Nhlengethwa and Thembi Seete.
7. Big Nuz
Big Nuz is a top award winning South African kwaito music group whose original line-up consisted of Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo, Sbusiso “R Mashesha” Khoma and Mzi “Danger” Tshomela. The group has had multiple hit singles and sold best selling albums.
8. Joyous Celebration
Joyous Celebration is a South African Gospel choir which was formed in 1994 following the success of South Africa’s first democratic elections.
9. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African male choral group that sings in the vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland, and have won multiple awards, including four Grammy Awards. They were formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960 and later became one of South Africa’s most prolific recording artists, with their releases receiving gold and platinum disc honors.
10. Soweto Gospel Choir
The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa, by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The more than 30-member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae and American popular music. The group performed at the first of the 46664 concerts for Nelson Mandela and has since toured internationally several times. Their albums Blessed and African Spirit won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album in 2007 and 2008 respectively.
