Amabutho
album by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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The album Amabutho was released in 1973 by the South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It was a significant release as it became the first African album to achieve gold record status, selling 25,000 copies. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is known for its unique style, which blends traditional Zulu music with isicathamiya, a soft, shuffling dance style accompanied by ragtime-influenced choral singing. The group was founded in 1964 by Joseph Shabalala, who aimed to bring new interpretations to Zulu music.12
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