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Born
1938
Born In
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Died
27 July 1999 (aged 61)
Simon ‘Mahlathini’ Nkabinde (1937 - 1999) was a South African mbaqanga singer. Known as the "Lion of Soweto" (which the name "Mahlathini" translates to), Nkabinde was the most distinguished of the basso-profundo "groaners" of black South African music and the acknowledged original of a mbaqanga sub-style known as mqashiyo, the indestructible beat. Early career and life As a young boy, Nkabinde would sing in choirs at Zulu wedding ceremonies (reference: GMPV 9, Mbaqanga at its Best!). However, when he became a teenager, his voice changed to be more deep … read more
Simon ‘Mahlathini’ Nkabinde (1937 - 1999) was a South African mbaqanga singer. Known as the "Lion of Soweto" (which the name "Mahlathini" translates to), Nkabinde was the most distinguished of the basso-profundo "groaners" of black South African music and the ack… read more
Simon ‘Mahlathini’ Nkabinde (1937 - 1999) was a South African mbaqanga singer. Known as the "Lion of Soweto" (which the name "Mahlathini" translates to), Nkabinde was the most distinguished of the basso-profundo "groaners" of black South African music and the acknowledged original of a mbaqanga sub-style known as mqashiyo, the indest… read more

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1 The Indestructible Beat of Soweto - Volume One Ngicabange Ngaqeda
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2 The Indestructible Beat of Soweto - Volume One Emthonjeni Womculo
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3 Mahlathini: King of the Groaners Umkhovu
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4 Mahlathini: King of the Groaners Wavutha Umlilo
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5 A Taste of the Indestructible Beat of Soweto Nomacala
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6 The Lion Of Soweto Kudala Besifuna
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7 Mahlathini: King of the Groaners Woza Zoxolisa
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8 Play track Mahlathini: King of the Groaners Umona
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9 Mahlathini: King of the Groaners Mtaka Mama
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10 Play track Mahlathini: King of the Groaners Izandile Jive
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Albums

  1. 2,912 listeners

    1 Jan 1987 · 14 tracks

    The Lion Of Soweto
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  2. 1,741 listeners

    11 Mar 1993 · 20 tracks

    Mahlathini: King of the Groaners
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  3. 189 listeners

    4 Jul 2014 · 19 tracks

    Ultimate Collection: Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens
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  4. 35 listeners

    1 Jan 2014 · 18 tracks

    Colours of Africa: Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens (Collectors Edition)
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