Mahotella Queens
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The Mahotella Queens is a South African female group established in 1964. The group is one of the most prominent specialising in mbaqanga, a style born in the recording studios of 1960s South Africa a
Mahotella Queens, 2010 Left to right: Nobesuthu Mbadu, Hilda Tloubatla, Mildred Mangxola
Mahotella Queens in 2017 in Madrid (Spain).
Mahlathini
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Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde was a South African mbaqanga singer. Known as the "Lion of Soweto", Nkabinde is the acknowledged exponent of the deep-voiced, basso profundo "groaning" style that came to s
Mahotella Queens
…developed an upbeat and distinct identity which combined multi-part girl group harmonies with energetic stage choreography, the baritone male vocals of Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde and intense backup from the Makgona Tsohle Band, offering listeners happy respite during the oppressive era of apartheid. The original line-up of the…
Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde, 1988