Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo (2022)
The story of Joseph Shabalala, who rose to international fame with his band Ladysmith Black Mambazo after contributing to Paul Simon’s massively successful Graceland album. Bathed in Ladysmith’s powerful music, the documentary covers the full breadth of the singer’s life, from his early years in rural South Africa to the height of Shabalala’s global success to his passing in 2020, at the age of 79.
Director: Mpumi Mbele, Carolyn Carew
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 11, 2022
Cast
- Dolly Parton - Self
- Paul Simon - Self
- Joseph Shabalala - Self (archival footage)
- Whoopi Goldberg - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Michael Smith
Editing: Andrew Wessels, Khulekani Zondi
Production: Free Women Films, Speak Up Films, Dr Joseph Shabalala Foundation
Country: South Africa
Language: English, isiZulu
Original Language: zu
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo about?
- The story of Joseph Shabalala, who rose to international fame with his band Ladysmith Black Mambazo after contributing to Paul Simon’s massively successful Graceland album. Bathed in Ladysmith’s powerful music, the documentary covers the full breadth of the singer’s life, from his early years in rural South Africa to the height of Shabalala’s global success to his passing in 2020, at the age of 79.
- Who directed Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo?
- Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo was directed by Mpumi Mbele, Carolyn Carew.
- Who stars in Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo?
- Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo stars Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, Joseph Shabalala, Whoopi Goldberg.
- How long is Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo?
- Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo?
- Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a Documentary film.
- Where was Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo produced?
- Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo was produced in South Africa.