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Albert was born in [[Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal|Ladysmith]], South Africa, and was the eldest of six sons; the others being [[Milton Mazibuko|Milton]], [[Funokwakhe Mazibuko|Funokwakhe]], [[Mehlo Mazibuko|Mehlo]], [[Abednego Mazibuko|Abednego]], and Ngali Mazibuko]]{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}}. He grew up on a farm.<ref name=Sydney/> Although his father Gaphu Densa believed in the importance of education<ref name=nj/> it was necessary for Albert to leave school early and he worked full-time on the farm between the ages of eight<ref name=Sydney>{{cite news |title= Ladysmith Black Mambazo |author= Craig Mathieson |url= http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/ladysmith-black-mambazo/2009/06/25/1245522925869.html |newspaper= Sydney Morning Herald |date= 26 June 2009 |accessdate=12 January 2011}}</ref> and fifteen.<ref name=nj>{{cite news |title= Singer finds great success in a cappella group |author= Victoria Williams |url= http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2009/07/singer_finds_great_success_in.html |newspaper= nj.com |date= 24 July 2009 |accessdate=12 January 2011}}</ref> He worked as a manual labourer in a number of jobs<ref name=nj/> including working in an asbestos-making factory<ref name=NWA/> prior to joining Mambazo. Albert joined Mambazo in 1969<ref name=Cleveland>{{cite news |title= Nearly 25 years after 'Graceland,' Ladysmith Black Mambazo is still going strong |author= John Soeder |url= http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/02/nearly_25_years_after_gracelan.html |newspaper = The Plain Dealer |date= 24 February 2010 |accessdate=12 January 2011}}</ref> as a tenor voice, with his brother Milton as an alto voice. Albert is the only original member left in the group and has seen many changes; whereas the early line-ups were formed of a few Shabalalas and two Mazibukos, the group largely included members unrelated to Joseph. |
Albert was born in [[Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal|Ladysmith]], South Africa, and was the eldest of six sons; the others being [[Milton Mazibuko|Milton]], [[Funokwakhe Mazibuko|Funokwakhe]], [[Mehlo Mazibuko|Mehlo]], [[Abednego Mazibuko|Abednego]], and Ngali Mazibuko]]{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}}. He grew up on a farm.<ref name=Sydney/> Although his father Gaphu Densa believed in the importance of education<ref name=nj/> it was necessary for Albert to leave school early and he worked full-time on the farm between the ages of eight<ref name=Sydney>{{cite news |title= Ladysmith Black Mambazo |author= Craig Mathieson |url= http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/ladysmith-black-mambazo/2009/06/25/1245522925869.html |newspaper= Sydney Morning Herald |date= 26 June 2009 |accessdate=12 January 2011}}</ref> and fifteen.<ref name=nj>{{cite news |title= Singer finds great success in a cappella group |author= Victoria Williams |url= http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2009/07/singer_finds_great_success_in.html |newspaper= nj.com |date= 24 July 2009 |accessdate=12 January 2011}}</ref> He worked as a manual labourer in a number of jobs<ref name=nj/> including working in an asbestos-making factory<ref name=NWA/> prior to joining Mambazo. Albert joined Mambazo in 1969<ref name=Cleveland>{{cite news |title= Nearly 25 years after 'Graceland,' Ladysmith Black Mambazo is still going strong |author= John Soeder |url= http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/02/nearly_25_years_after_gracelan.html |newspaper = The Plain Dealer |date= 24 February 2010 |accessdate=12 January 2011}}</ref> as a tenor voice, with his brother Milton as an alto voice. Albert is the only original member left in the group and has seen many changes; whereas the early line-ups were formed of a few Shabalalas and two Mazibukos, the group largely included members unrelated to Joseph. |
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After the killing of his brother Milton on 26 March 1984 after the Ibhayibheli Liyindlela album {{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} (by which time his brothers Funokwakhe Mazibuko retired from mambazo in 1985 after the Ulwandle Olungcwele album and Ngali Mazibuko had retired from mambazo in 1974 after the Umama lo album whilst his youngest brother Abednego had joined), Albert remained in the line-up and has been a full-time member of the group since 1973. |
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==References== |
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Albert Mazibuko | |
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| Born | June 1, 1948 |
| Years active | 1969–present |
Mdletshe Albert Mazibuko is a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a South African choral group founded in 1960 by his cousin Joseph.[1]
Albert was born in Ladysmith, South Africa, and was the eldest of six sons; the others being Milton, Funokwakhe, Mehlo, Abednego, and Ngali Mazibuko]][citation needed]. He grew up on a farm.[2] Although his father Gaphu Densa believed in the importance of education[3] it was necessary for Albert to leave school early and he worked full-time on the farm between the ages of eight[2] and fifteen.[3] He worked as a manual labourer in a number of jobs[3] including working in an asbestos-making factory[1] prior to joining Mambazo. Albert joined Mambazo in 1969[4] as a tenor voice, with his brother Milton as an alto voice. Albert is the only original member left in the group and has seen many changes; whereas the early line-ups were formed of a few Shabalalas and two Mazibukos, the group largely included members unrelated to Joseph.
After the killing of his brother Milton on 26 March 1984 after the Ibhayibheli Liyindlela album [citation needed] (by which time his brothers Funokwakhe Mazibuko retired from mambazo in 1985 after the Ulwandle Olungcwele album and Ngali Mazibuko had retired from mambazo in 1974 after the Umama lo album whilst his youngest brother Abednego had joined), Albert remained in the line-up and has been a full-time member of the group since 1973.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Unknown (19 February 2010). "50 And Still Flourishing, Ladysmith Black Mambazo keeps living musical dream". NWAOnline. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
- ^ a b Craig Mathieson (26 June 2009). "Ladysmith Black Mambazo". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
- ^ a b c Victoria Williams (24 July 2009). "Singer finds great success in a cappella group". nj.com. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
- ^ John Soeder (24 February 2010). "Nearly 25 years after 'Graceland,' Ladysmith Black Mambazo is still going strong". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 12 January 2011.