Thulani Shabalala
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| Ladysmith Black Mambazo member | |
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| Thulani Shabalala | |
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| Duration | 1993 - |
| Date of birth | 1975 |
| Date of death | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Voice role | Bass member |
Thulani Shabalala (1975 - ) is a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a South African choral group founded in 1960 (and still led) by his father Joseph.
Thulani was born in Ladysmith (eMnambithi district) to Joseph and his late wife Nellie. In 1976, Joseph brought together his six sons to form Mshengu White Mambazo, Ladysmith's 'junior choir', in which Thulani sung as one of the bass voices.
After the murder of his uncle Headman Shabalala in December 1991 and the retirement of several other members (Inos Phungula, Geophrey Mdletshe and Ben Shabalala), Joseph later recruited Thulani and his brothers Sibongiseni, Thamsanqa and Msizi. Thulani has been a part of the line-up since 1993 and is one of 4 basses (the others being Russel Mthembu, Abednego Mazibuko and Sibongiseni Shabalala).
| 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) |
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| 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 | Ilembe |
| 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 |
