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A celebration of the life of Albert Mazibuko, a South African singing legend

NPR | By Kate Bartlett

Published April 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM CDT

Albert Mazibuko, longtime voice of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, dies at 77, leaving a legacy of harmony, unity, and global influence.

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