Albert Mazibuko, a long-standing member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has passed away at the age of 77.
The groups Xolani Majozi said on Monday that Mazibukos death marks the end of an era for SAs globally recognised isicathamiya and mbube music traditions.
Mazibuko, who parted ways with the group 11 months ago, joined it in 1969 and spent more than five decades as a tenor singer, becoming one of its longest-serving members. He was widely known within the group as the librarian for his deep knowledge of its history, music, and cultural roots.
