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  • Mahlathini And The Mahotella Queens
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  • Mahlathini And The Mahotella Queens
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  • Supergroups (music)
  • Mbaqanga
  • Musical groups established in 1964
  • South African musical groups
  • Verve Records artists
  • Shanachie Records artists
  • South African culture
  • South African music
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  • South African mbaqanga supergroup, formed in 1964.
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  • Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens (also known as Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo – Mahlathini and the Girls of Mgqashiyo) was a South African mbaqanga supergroup made up of the three musical acts linked together by talent scout and record producer Rupert Bopape at the Gallo Recording Company in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1964; composed of the following: The late Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde (1937–1999), a phenomenal singer in the basso-profundo 'groaning' style The girl group Mahotella Queens (1964–present), known for their fast-paced dancing and multi-part harmonies The instrumental team Makgona Tsohle Band (1964–1999), led by electric lead guitarist Marks Mankwane and alto saxophonist West Nkosi.They were successfully popular in and around South Africa 1964–72 – but found international success 1987–97, notably at the 70th birthday tribute to Nelson Mandela at London's Wembley Arena in 1988, going onto feature in many international festivals.
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  • 1964
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  • Mahlathini And The Mahotella Queens
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  • PolyGram
  • Gallo Record Company
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  • Mbaqanga
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