Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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Released October 11, 2022

Overview

The story of Joseph Shabalala, who rose to international fame with his band Ladysmith Black Mambazo after contributing to Paul Simon’s massively successful Graceland album. Bathed in Ladysmith’s powerful music, the documentary covers the full breadth of the singer’s life, from his early years in rural South Africa to the height of Shabalala’s global success to his passing in 2020, at the age of 79.

Runtime

1h 30m


Origin Country

South Africa


Original Language

Zulu


Original Title

Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • South Africa

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • isiZulu (Zulu)

Production Companies

  • logo for Free Women Films

    Free Women Films

    South Africa

  • logo for Speak Up Films

    Speak Up Films

    South Africa

  • logo for Dr Joseph Shabalala Foundation

    Dr Joseph Shabalala Foundation

    South Africa

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