Awards & Winners

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa 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 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. The group has now become a mobile academy, teaching people about South Africa and its culture.

Awards by Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Check all the awards nominated and won by Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

2013


Grammy Award for Best World Music Album
Honored for : Live: Singing for Peace Around The World

Nominations 2013 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best World Music Album Live: Singing for Peace Around The World

2011


Nominations 2011 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best World Music Album Songs from a Zulu Farm

2008


Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album
Honored for : Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu
(Artist, Engineers)

Nominations 2008 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu

2004


Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album
Honored for : Raise Your Spirit Higher
(Artist, Engineer/Mixer)

Nominations 2004 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album Raise Your Spirit Higher

1994


Nominations 1994 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album Liph' Iqiniso

1993


Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music in a Play
Honored for : The Song of Jacob Zulu

Nominations 1993 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Original Score The Song of Jacob Zulu
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music in a Play The Song of Jacob Zulu

1987


Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album
Honored for : Shaka Zulu

Nominations 1987 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album Shaka Zulu