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Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala dies

Ladysmith Black Mambazo founding member Joseph Shabalala in 2008

Ladysmith Black Mambazo founding member Joseph Shabalala in 2008 Source: AAP

The founder of male 'a cappella' group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has died in hospital at the age of 78.


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The founder of male 'a cappella' group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has died in hospital at the age of 78.



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