Russel Mthembu

Singer, Musical Artist

1947 –

97

Who is Russel Mthembu?

Ndoda Russel Mthembu is a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a South African choral group founded in 1960 - and still led - by close friend Joseph Shabalala.

Russel was born in Ladysmith, South Africa, and joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1975. It was at this time that Joseph converted to Christianity, which saw the group's output include Zulu hymns and songs of a religious nature. Russel joined the group as a bass voice, along with Jabulani Dubazana.

Russel has been a full-time member of the group since the 1980s.

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Born
Mar 12, 1947
Ladysmith
Nationality
  • South Africa
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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