Movie Description
Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
(2022)Overview
The story of Joseph Shabalala, who rose to international fame with his band Ladysmith Black Mambazo after contributing to Paul Simon’s massively successful Graceland album. Bathed in Ladysmith’s powerful music, the documentary covers the full breadth of the singer’s life, from his early years in rural South Africa to the height of Shabalala’s global success to his passing in 2020, at the age of 79.
Featured Crew
- Director : Mpumi Mbele,Carolyn Carew
- Producer : Thokozile Veronica Shabalala,Judy Nwokedi,Carolyn Carew
- Writer : Mpumi Mbele
- Editor : Andrew Wessels,Khulekani Zondi
- Cast : Dolly Parton,Paul Simon,Joseph Shabalala,Whoopi Goldberg
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Facts
Original TitleMusic Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Status Released
Release Information
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2022-10-11
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesFree Women Films,Speak Up Films,Dr Joseph Shabalala Foundation
Genres
- Documentary
