Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde (1937 or 1938 – 27 July 1999) was a South African mbaqanga singer. Known as the "Lion of Soweto ", Nkabinde is the acknowledged exponent of the deep-voiced, basso …

Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde (aka The Lion Of Soweto), and The Mahotella Queens, (Hilda Tloubatla, Nobesuthu Mbadu and Mildred Mangxola), backed by The Makgona Tsohle Band.

Simon Nkabinde, known professionally as Mahlathini (1938–1999), was a pioneering South African mbaqanga singer celebrated for his distinctive deep, groaning basso profundo vocals that defined …

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Aug 6, 2024 · Explore the life and legacy of Mahlathini, the legendary figure in South African music, known for his unique vocal style and contributions to the genre of mbaqanga.

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Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde (1937 or 1938 – 27 July 1999) was a South African mbaqanga singer. Known as the "Lion of Soweto ", Nkabinde is the acknowledged exponent of the deep-voiced, basso …

Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde (1938 - July 27, 1999) was a South African mbaqanga singer. Known as the "Lion of Soweto" Nkabinde was the acknowledged originator of the deep-voiced, basso-profundo …

Mahlathini started singing on street corners, graduated to men's choral music, and went on to form his own smaller group in the mid-'60s. When he "went electric" in the mid-'70s, his new sound caused a …