Ladysmith Black Mambazo (KZN) are a South African male chora l group singing in the local vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They became known internationally after singing with Paul Simon on his 1986 alb um called Graceland\, and have won multiple awards\, including five Grammy Awards\, dedicating their fifth Grammy to the late former President Nelso n Mandela. Formed by the late legendary Joseph Shabalala (MAY HIS SOUL RES T IN PEACE) in 1960\, Ladysmith Black Mambazo became one of South Africa's most prolific recording artists\, with their releases receiving gold and platinum disc honours. The group became a mobile academy of South African cultural heritage through their African indigenous isicathamiya music.