Ladysmith

American  

[lay-dee-smith] / ˈleɪ diˌsmɪθ /

noun

1. a city in W Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa: besieged by Boers 1889–1900.

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Ladysmith British  

/ ˈleɪdɪˌsmɪθ /

noun

1. a city in E South Africa: besieged by Boers for four months (1899–1900) during the Boer War. Pop: 41 427 (2001)

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Ladysmith

At the end of their first meeting, Joseph Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo physically embraced Mr. Simon, saying later, “that was my first time to hug a white man.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Mr. Simon is already familiar with the music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a 10-member a capella Zulu choir known for its bass-heavy harmonies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Ladysmith Black Mambazo paid tribute to Mazibuko on Monday, describing him as "kind to a fault" and a "saint" who acted as a "wise elder" for the group's younger members.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026

“Example: Ladysmith Black Mambazo almost sold out but a relatively unknown virtuoso pianist barely drew 25% attendance.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2023

In 1986 he released arguably his most radical melding of previously unconnected genres in Graceland, a collaboration with South African singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and others.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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