Summaries

A 2023 look at Ladysmith Black Mambazo and its founder who powered the sound of Paul Simon's Graceland. From apartheid roots to 5 Grammys the story offers insights into their Graceland sessions and how their Zulu music changed the world.

The 'official' story of an African Icon, a piece of unique musical and cultural history, of how one man overcame adversity to follow his dream and spread his rare vocal style, Isicathamiya, rooted in the Zulu nation, to the rest of the world.—carolynecarew

Details

Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 24, 2023
Countries of origin South Africa
Language English Zulu
Filming locations Churchill Road, Ladysmith, South Africa
Production companies Free Women Films Speak Up Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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