Home / Music / Ladysmith Black Mambazo is known for isicathamiya — a Zulu a cappella styleMusic linernotes album music ladysmith-black-mambazoLadysmith Black Mambazo is known for isicathamiya — a Zulu a cappella styleThe group is known for isicathamiya, a Zulu style of a cappella singing characterized by tight harmonies and soft, stepping dance movements. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate, Work Notes may earn.Related NotesShaka Zulu won the Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Recording.Paul Simon brought Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world on GracelandShaka Zulu was released in 1987 by Warner Bros. Records.Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo's founder, produced Shaka ZuluPossible Musics was a creative bridge to Brian Eno's My Life in the Bush of GhostsExploreMutt Lange helped The Corrs score a number-one single with "Breathless.""When Love Breaks Down" preceded Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen by a year."Chuck E.'s in Love" was Rickie Lee Jones' signature number-four hit of 1979."Hit Me with Your Best Shot" was Pat Benatar's first Top 10 single."Making Plans for Nigel" marked XTC's commercial breakthrough.Previous Michael Gira has led Swans since founding them in 1982Next Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Ray Phiri helped shape the sound of Graceland