Ladysmith Black Mambazo scoop yet another Grammy

Although somewhat low-profile than before, the Grammy Awards took place this past Sunday and our very own accapella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo walked away with yet another Grammy. This is their 3rd Grammy, following their victories in 1987 and 2005. They won in the category Best Traditional World Music Album for their tribute album aptly titled Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu.

Although another South African outfit, Soweto Gospel Choir, was just shy away from also collecting third Grammy in 3 successive years, it's good to know they lost to their own country. Ladysmith Black Mambazo are really a musical force to be reckoned with, globally. Seeing them perform at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival a few years ago, as well as at a Gallo Music showcase last year, were both memorable experiences.

Congratulations to Mshengu and his boys. Well done Baba, we will always be rooting for you. We are looking forward to more Grammy's in the future, you have proven you can do it again and again.