Paul Simon & LadySmith Black Mambazo 1

[@charlesnwaogu532]

I remembered when my dad used to play their songs whilst we were kids, I could literally sing all their songs even as a Nigerian child, I love them so much, I stumbled on them today and all I have is memories, LEGENDS

[@Nickdreads]

Omg same bro made me miss my dad even more today 🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Daveg123us]

same...

[@osonduprecious9702]

My dad too

[@the_andriskings3386]

Same here... the euphoria watching this gives me cannot be measured

[@martinacollins9299]

Same here oòoo

[@chiyenyumba7135]

My father took me to this concert at Rufaro Stadium Rest in Eternal Peace Dad.

[@OstrichSteak]

As A white South African I see this as a great moment in my countries history. A white man is humbled on stage by the power of the music that kept the blacks alive in a dark time. My respect and admiration to the power.

[@michaelnelson3457]

Idiot

[@dagobertafanou511]

I agree in 2024!

[@lilymuseic]

❤❣️

[@AshfordsBoulevard]

I GOT TO MEET THEM! ❤ I was a huge fan of Paul Simon as a teenager in the late 90's and early 00's. I grew up in a one horse town in northern California and LBM was going to perform in San Francisco. Our Choir teacher, a retired professional vocal coach, knew some people, pulled some strings, and was able to get them to come to our high school for a last minute concert. Almost no one had ever heard of them. I- on the other hand - was first in line for tickets. I purposely got a balcony seat so I could do all the dance moves without anyone seeing me. Afterwards, I chased after them and they gave me a photo of the group and each member autographed it for me. Still one of my prized possessions.

[@julianfavretto9900]

How exciting that must have been ..! What a wonderful memory .

[@raysville7256]

Your joy and enthusiasm was rewarded

[@Kellycreator]

I love the dancing ❤❤❤❤ and the music lifts your soul from within

[@lilymuseic]

This makes me so happy, and tears are coming. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andrewstanley-coker3362]

Graceland The African Concert!!!! 37 years ago sounds so fresh like yesterday. Thanks for the memories Joseph Tshabala!!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@lilymuseic]

❤🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@yanwulusarwon2769]

Paul Simom caught lightening in a bottle with his African collaboration. Even musical savant in the Motherland are still scratching their heads to this day. This music will always have an audience. Paul Simon et al rocks.

[@rbc864]

I'm 60 years old now and this sound is still as spine chilling, as I heard it live at Rufaro stadium, that same day.

[@njapsirosette6801]

Who's here in 2024

[@thuthuzungu1158]

I am here❤❤

[@sonicboomer22]

Me too!

[@vollman33]

Here

[@ayeez3293]

I am ❤

[@heathermolony1339]

Me too...

[@yettiegg]

I must thank my mother for being cultured enough to make me watch this when I was a little girl when this tour first aired. I have refferred to it so many times over the years. Such good music it just warms the soul**warm n fuzzies**

[@ruthyunusual4398]

N Saw me too.. Watched them when I was really little

[@olivettewesseh3953]

Same here. Thanks 🙏 to my mom. I watched this concert at age 11 on VHS TAPE & fell in love. Always watch it after 4-5 years & still cry tears of joy. The melodies, talents (artist-musical genius) in this concert is beyond measure

[@LeoPuril]

Watching this tonight and thinking about my ex girlfriend..We both love this fantastic group.We were on Bribie Island in Australia having a romantic time and listening to this beautiful African group.Jane, baby I still miss you😢❤❤❤❤

[@LucasPenido23]

Dear Lord... I'm 35yo and the first memory that I have with my father (who lived in Africa ((Kiffa)) for several years) was watching Black Mambazo in 1996 when he came back home with a K7 tape. I can hear him now saying "Now listen carefully son, this is music". Jesus Christ how I miss that man ❤ God bless you and I hope your old man is at least as good as mine 🤝🏻

[@LucasPenido23]

There's no way fam! I'm 36 and my old man lived in Mauritania too. Kiffa, Nouakchott and Néma. He still in touch with some friends from Senegal. And that's the very first Ladysmith song I've ever heard back in the day. VHS tape...damn man. What a small world!

[@victoriamlotshwa6344]

I was there that day ❤ What a wonderful experience it was❤❤❤❤

[@buttacudawey]

as a jamaican, african music is the soul the mother of all music.....i just love it....beautiful, simply beautiful...

[@kimlangridge7969]

So grateful to Paul Simon for the maxing music he shared with us: joy in my old white soul !

[@zyzyxfabrice5072]

Am a Cameroonian and my uncle always played thier marvelous somgs every Morning and evening so i became use to. Am now alone but i played it nit just morning and evening, but all through the day. I love thier vocals, tongues, moves. Thier tooo sweet to listen. Go to the world the black mambazo

[@christinekilika5657]

Tears flow down my cheeks as I listen to these guys in 2019...what a legend

[@fish4bugs]

I was fortunate to see them in a small 900 seat classic turn of the century (19th) Portsmouth NH Music Hall. I volunteered to usher and got to hang around after the show. I had tears coming down my cheeks too. Their music touches someplace in me that no one has ever done. I think it is the beauty of their harmonies.

[@sistawhistle8847]

Same here... Up in the Neths....! Also by watching!!

[@Brad-kq9oc]

And 2021

[@Pearlfect3]

Facts

[@evansnyondo5731]

These were great musicians, I enjoyed their songs

[@brianp6054]

As a volunteer teacher in Zim I attended this concert. It still remains one of the best ever....even after all this time. Fond memories of some inspirational people.

[@ricklapierre7478]

It gives me chills,just reading about people getting chills😄😄😄😄😄

[@RobdaVegasMailman]

I've been fortunate enough to have seen them 6 or 7 times since I first discovered them through this concert and the Graceland album. They are proof positive that for all of the advancements made in musical instruments and electronics, the must powerful musical weapon is still the human voice.

[@292B]

If I were stranded on a deserted Island and only had one album to listen to, it would be Graceland.

[@martyne3325]

RIP Joseph :'( missing you already

[@lovemeg5186]

GOD BLESS LADYSMITHBLACKMAMBAZO! My father got me interested in this concert! THIS was a fantastic concert that should have made history!!! I was 3 when i saw this on tv and i am now 24. History!!!

[@newexperience-]

You’re 40 now, I hope things are better and you’re happy.. you made this comment 16 years ago, a very long time

[@ytcarol]

Ah, LBM just performed tonight outside Washington DC and the sound was tremendous. Nine voices, no instruments, and their beautiful power goes through your soul. Plus their message is of God, togetherness, love, family and joy. The lead singer had his three grown sons in the group, one of whom is taking his place as front man. I felt privileged to hear them hear their famous "Homeless" and all the other songs.

[@klimildah]

THE BEST!!! LONG LIVE AFRICA

[@NiiMRoDBeatZ]

My parents owned the VHS and literally played this back to back, never forget those memories EVER! 🖤

[@06alwilliams]

Me too!!! I love this concert. Literally the best concert ever!!!

[@NiiMRoDBeatZ]

@@06alwilliams hands down!

[@lluisbosch2683]

I did my first trip to South Africa in 1986. I attended a clandestine theatre show in Cape Town titled "Asinamali". Blew me off stupid; I loved it. i was only 23 years old then. Paul Simon's album came out briefly after that, and then I realised that part of the "Asinamali" people were in fact the Ladysmith Black Mambazo :)

[@ricklapierre7478]

I seen them in calgary 3 different times ,i surprised my son the first time ,he didnt know who they were,there was 10 mics on stage,and then they walked out and started singing! He said the hair stood up on his body ,with those powerful vocals,A night no-one will ever forget!! Thank you Joesph!

[@WandileNgema-su9kq]

Wow, I wish you and your son good health.

[@06alwilliams]

Who tries to sing along not knowing what they’re saying but not caring what’s so ever?? 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾😂😂🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@LaureenBeku]

😂😂😂me here I sing with them everything without understanding anything

[@06alwilliams]

@@LaureenBeku 🤣🤣🤣✊🏾

[@TantoJohnsonKwinji]

Best in Africa .A well composed group .very touching songs in.many hearts

[@EJ-ht8oz]

Goosebump stuff!! Always loved this band as a young white South African kid ❤️

[@nicholas8875]

This is legendary. Zim had always been overwhelmingly fond of our musicians. I didn’t know this was in Harare. How blessed we are to have Black Mambazo and lasting through generations and proudly representing Africa all over the world

[@favourngong]

Do happy I found this again 🥹my dad always played this when I was just a kid and am so glad I could still remember something this beautiful ❤️❤️the originality is just amazing

[@swindonbadger]

Anyone else smiling deep inside when they hear this :) sounds from the heart.

[@mercyebong]

Joseph voice fills my soul when ever am sad, his legacy lives on

[@MabvutoCmwaka]

l remember my father was the one who used to listen this song may his soul continue rest in peace😭😭

[@georgetanga6757]

I was 12 when this album came out and remains one of the few highlights of my childhood. When I felt hard done by this album put everything in to perspective

[@MsGonz01]

2018. I appreciate my Dad for introducing me to quality music like this.

[@sharonazar1]

So powerful, beautiful and filled with heart!!! Bravo Ladysmith Black Mambazo!!!

[@johnnyacevedo681]

Cristine tears will flow down your cheeks when Jesus comes🙏🏿🙂

[@hakunapesa]

brings a tear to my eye, i grew up in africa in the 80s and my folks listened to this album all the time. absolutely awesome, hard to find talent and resourcefullnes like that anywhere other than africa.

[@Yellowcardfan1]

Music is so beautiful in the way people of every race and culture can identify with it. Stunning.

[@waleoguntokun3475]

Fantastic singers, these three!!! You can feel the love that these three have for one another!!! Thank you Dolly, Emmylou and Linda, for your highly valued contributions to Music on earth!!!

[@Official_fafy]

Wow🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤ such a long time😫😫😫

[@sistawhistle8847]

YESS I.... African style.... My (Nrth) African genes running wild.. Think it's been (more then?) 12 y.a. a Soweto friend took me to a show in Leiden - Neths. Still so grate and thankfull!! Thanks again, Sonke!! May Miriam and Joseph DO sing out loud in Heaven and welcome everybody, especially the (REALl) Covid 19 - victums....!

[@jessicasmith-xm6xk]

Im not african but i knew about these guys and paul simon as a child because my dad is really big on music😄🙂

[@shenequahutchison8327]

My dad used to play the song when I was little and now he's passed away so this makes me feel like I'm a little bit close to him.

[@obinnaagu8704]

Back in 2006/7 my dad (now late) got us this track along with a collection of other African songs. We all loved this piece and will sing and dance along with them. Listening to this now in 2022 brought so much memory, not sad memories but good memories, peace, family time, laugher and dance. From Nigeria, we’re grateful for this song❤️❤️

[@06alwilliams]

Had the pleasure of seeing them live in Detroit a couple years back 🙏🏾

[@violet2048]

Warms the heart and sends chills up your skin.

[@EmpressMissH]

I still get goosebumps when I listen to these tracks. It is musical groups like The Mambazos that makes me proud to be South African 🇿🇦 ❤

[@_drpositive]

Great singing, these guys should be place in the guiness book of world records for best acapalo group. I haven't check but I think they are in there already.

[@ralvarez536]

Acapella😊

[@edetoyokunyi5546]

This brings back a lot of memories. R.i.p Dad.

[@marieloubrumm4000]

Je t'adore Paul Simon, avec ce beau concert, tu m'as fait découvrir de merveilleux artistes

[@hollywoodwerewolf]

There's talent and then there's TALENT and these gentlemen have it.

[@Kestalion13]

Africa is my heaven cos am from africa…

[@landlord861]

If that doesnt make you proudly African no matter your race I dont know what else....I am proud to be Africa , proud

[@katekennedy1644]

I saw Ladysmith Black Mambazo in concert and I feel blessed. Perfect harmony! Beautiful spirit!

[@MegaCocoa11]

Absolutely breathtaking voices.God Bless this choir.

[@IirlyAccesss]

This brings back sooo many memories from my Childhood. My mother and grandmother bought this as a VHS, and by the end of the summer we all sang along and did all the dances. Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

[@beachlady770]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a beautiful group of singers. Their music is amazing and inspiring.

[@MayorMagombo-z2e]

Same to me my father was really loving these guys. He was remembering his time when he was working gold mines in western areas and orange free state

[@MrJcarlos650]

I have never had experience this feeling of peace and harmony in a chores. My best regards for these guys.

[@mrhoffame]

This is about as pure as music gets. Broken down to the very basics and yet so moving!

[@AntonetaLapa06]

Those voices!! Oooh those voices..........

[@MarkyMark6816]

Today Trump was elected in America and the light of decency and freedom was dimmed in the rest of the world. Listen up everyone: we have been dimmed but we are still full of fight for freedom and decency. I watch this and it fills me with hope and joy. May All free peoples shine brightly.

[@josephakinrele7975]

Says who? You?

[@adamsjesse8110]

This song makes me remember my late Dad.... He loves dem

[@knapier]

they harmonize so effortlessly.......... simply amazing!

[@christinaroler3675]

This sounds like home.. And I'm adopted to an American family. From Germany.

[@onyinya]

I never get tired of listening to this awesome, tear provoking piece... these guys bear a mark of passion in what they do. I enjoy them more from 2:09, especially 3:04 when Shabalala appears to have reached a climax... excellent vocal harmony... can't stop repeating it... thanks for uploading

[@henryijeoma]

Yess! Lol You're Nigerian?

[@onyinya]

@@henryijeoma yes, I am...

[@henryijeoma]

@@onyinya how refreshing! I was beginning to think I'm the only Nigerian that loves Ladysmith, as no one I tell has heard of them

[@andreyking2062]

Soul music. I'm proud to be African. 🇳🇬

[@LetholaJohannesPheko]

I'm still their favorite, born in 1956 and still strong. That music with massage

[@damohicanelle]

Merci pour ce video de Ladysmith Black Mazambo et Paul Simon. Cette chanson m`a toujours profondement touchee. Definitly one of my best loved songs in the world. Danielle Damohicane du Quebec.

[@moiney2010]

my dad video taped this and i watch ever so often,,,,,,,,,they are my favorite group,,,,,,they never cease to amaze with their harmonization,,,it's wonderful

[@MarkyMark6816]

Superb still in 2018

[@Jeffreysaunt]

Wow...I have loved this group for years. I haven't seen this video before. Their depth and power sends chills thru me.

[@Nickdreads]

Burna boy sampling them made me come back and listen to their songs tears of joy remembering

[@jodongo2005]

one of the biggest show ever in Africa!

[@greenzx9r]

wow, this brings back memories, I saw these guys live in Adelaide at about 1990. i was only about 12 and still loved it.

[@kendi59]

I saw them yesterday! I am still beaming, it was absolutely amazing. Beatiful

[@kfs1976]

the most loved band in african..i love them

[@martykate6836]

Paul Simon is responsible for me finding out about them--I still love them

[@MoniMeka]

wow, their harmonies are amazing!!!!!!!

[@bonganityobeka6933]

Betha mfo kaTshabalala Mshengu u have left good memories of your wonderful work

[@TrevorWTillman]

sends a warm shiver down my spine.

[@yaheim]

i love these guys.. their voices are so beautiful...

[@Steadno]

I saw them in concert about 15 years ago...wonderful!

[@geraldpowell4669]

Still, stirring and entrancing performances in 2018!

[@etswnderers]

Watched this with my parents when were so young 😢😢😢 Oh the memories ❤❤❤

[@dreamsatsea]

Incredible. Brilliant. Period. Feeling so nostalgic right now...

[@gabycaferra5521]

Me siento tan complacida escuchar esta música y su ritmo ..mi alma baila con Ellos y mi corazón AGRADECIDO UN PLACER REALMENTE..MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@SamLamingWingsuit]

Still amazing and how lovely that they are still going :) Beautiful group with such wonderful music.

[@wairimumungai4858]

Ist experience with S. African angelic voices... Excellent.. ❤

[@princenwachukwu7958]

So happy hearing them sing .

[@JessanDunnOtis]

Living legands. Gratitude. Love. Light. Many blessings.

[@aldenadams8601]

Proudly 🇿🇦 no place like Africa

[@somegalfromcan]

We all have different musical tastes. I happen to like Ladysmith Black Mambazo and this song, some people do not - and that does not mean that those people are racist. It simply means that, for whatever reason, they do not like this piece of music.

[@ElusvOptmst1]

So beautifully sung it gives you chills. Talents beyond spectacular.

[@boboo73]

how could you not have a lump in your throat watching this... I wish I was there

[@FelixMkwate]

I❤ Mambazo

[@TSChloeDelores]

absolutely superb...xx

[@analukenivicente5267]

Me faz lembrar a minha infância com meu pai. Que nostalgia.