Jockey Shabalala

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo member
Jockey Shabalala
Duration	1974 - 2005
Date of birth	1943
Date of death	February 11, 2006
Marital status	Married
Voice role	Formerly bass member

Jockey Shabalala (1943 - 11 February 2006) was a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a South African choral group founded and still led by his brother Joseph.

Jockey was born the South African town of Ladysmith (eMnambithi), and grew up with six other siblings. His brother Joseph, being the eldest, had to take care of the family and their mother when their father, Jonathan Mluwane Shabalala, died in 1945. After moving to Durban c. 1957 to find work, Joseph founded the first incarnation of Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1960 with his brothers Headman and Enoch and various other relatives. Jockey decided to continue working; he painted cars. In 1974, after the success of Mambazo's first album, Joseph managed to persuade Jockey to join the group, where he became a full-time member by the late 1970s.

In October 2004, Jockey decided to retire from international touring to spend more time with his family, though still continued recording and performing with the group in South Africa. It was in mid-2005 when Jockey became ill with numerous health problems when he fully retired from the group.

Jockey died in February 2006. He is survived by his wife and four adult children.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Joseph Shabalala (founder, lead singer and director) Sibongiseni Shabalala | Thamsanqa Shabalala | Thulani Shabalala | Msizi Shabalala | Albert Mazibuko | Abednego Mazibuko | Russel Mthembu
Discography (main article)
Studio albums: Amabutho | Imbongi | Umama Lo! | Isitimela | Ukukhanya Kwelanga | Amaqhawe | Ukusindiswa | Shintsha Sithothobala | Phezulu Emafini | Ushaka | Indlela yaseZulwini | Ezinkulu | Intokozo | Ulwandle Oluncgwele | Phansi Emgodini | Umthombo Wamanzi | Induku Zethu | Ibhayibheli Liyindlela | Inkazimulo | Inala | Ezulwini Siyakhona | Shaka Zulu | Thandani | Zibuyinhlazane | Journey of Dreams | Izigqi Zendoda | Two Worlds, One Heart | Inkanyezi Nezazi | Liph' Iqiniso | Gift of the Tortoise | Thuthukani Ngoxolo | Ukuzala-Ukuzelula | Heavenly | Lihl' Ixhiba Likagogo | Wenyukela | Raise Your Spirit Higher (2003) | Raise Your Spirit Higher (2004) | No Boundaries | Long Walk to Freedom
Compilations: Nqonqotha Mfana | Favourites | Classic Tracks | The Best of (Vol. 1) | The Best of (Vol. 2) | Best of - The Star and the Wiseman | Gospel Songs | Favourites (No 2) | The Very Best of - Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain | The Best of: Essential Tribute | The Hits (CD/DVD)
Related articles
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Foundation | Mshengu White Mambazo | Mahlathini | Mahotella Queens | Isicathamiya | Mbube