Ladysmith Black Mambazo Inkanyezi Nezazi.

[glaeken14]

Bean!Magi Journey to bethlehem!!

[jgunn03]

I looked up the translation for this song. It is about the birth of Jesus.

[MondliHlatshwayo]

I am from Ladysmith. I am really proud of this group! We grew up playing this type of music. Acapella is another powerful artfrom! Sabe. Sabe sesiyakholwa. Eshe. eshe. Grrrr. Yishayeni bafana bakithi e Mnambithi!

[tumo1207]

Ahh man, what an absolute beauty of a song!

[1506Eddy]

anyone remember this from the HEINZ BEANS advert? i was 12.... its still pure EPIC

[mouseman822]

got there album wen i was 15 loved it still got it today 13 yrs on and still stick it on giv it a blast...

[himynameisel182]

The harmonies are ulalaaaaaaaa..!!

[MrMindandMatter]

goosebumps so big i thought i caught chicken pox

[Effedup]

One day we will all look at one another and realize we are all brothers and sisters in this world, that hurting one another hurts us all, and that our Mother Earth can provide us with everything we all need if we just learn to share. No more wars, no more hunger, no more hatred...we will put down our childish things and work together to explore the universe that exists both within us and beyond.

And, over all of it, we will hear this song.

MUCH LOVE TO ALL OF YOU, ALL OVER THE WORLD, FROM USA

[Lolapamy]

@Effedup Well said my dear. Wish the world was like that. Many blessings. Mwah!

[TheDontietz]

Truely amazing music

[trailofdeadpeople]

Makesmy hairs stick up. So fucking awesome.

[TheSteve285]

It's music like this thats makes me proud to be half South African! Dankie Mark vir die plaas hierdie!

[Dicky2219]

Out of this world, beautiful harmony. What a total success these wonderful singers. All praise to them.

[MrTitmus]

Marvelously and profoundly beautiful music.. Love those sounds :)

[INTENTIONPEACE3]

THE MOON IS WALKING

[ilikepie7080]

they are singing about their home and history, for you americans that dont know zulu

[MsAdrienneLynne]

@ilikepie7080 :)

[manzanitasrosadas]

Me gustaría saber qué dicen, es hermoso. Gracias por subirlo

[10RidiculousReasons]

@manzanitasrosadas ellos están cantando de sus hogares, lugar de nacimiento, y su historia

[manzanitasrosadas]

@10RidiculousReasons

Gracias por su información, esta música me estremece, hasta me hace sacar lágrimas y no entiendo lo que dicen, pero siento que es profundo, me eriza la piel. Saludos

[deepjoyandfolly]

Seen them live in Belfast 1999. 2 hours of goosebumps and hair standing on its end......AMAZING!!!!

[Figcrab]

i am 20 years old and i have loved ladysmith black mambazo since i was about 8, i was raised in a city like most normal kids and my main music taste lies with hip hop but it just goes to show....we're not a lost generation

[26TM240]

Translation...

From ancient times Wise people call out to us Children - oh children Hear our words You are a great family, all Look up to the sky You are the brightest star Father, father, raise a cup Drink fresh water Break new bread Be generous Laugh loud - it is good.

amen

[GreyFenn]

Tears in my eyes, I´m not exaggerating. This is beautiful.

[northumbrian1956]

Close to earth, close to family, close to God. Beautiful.

[Betty0954]

There are a few "vocal " groups today who could do with a lesson in how to harmonise from Ladysmith Black Mombazo. They are not only showing us their culture but their faith and talent as well. Inspiring!! Thank you :)

[teozinha1]

estas são as minhas as nossas origens principalmente para quem é ou pertence a origem rei Huambo espero que saiba apreciar é o máximo!

[Mr50fan]

1st video I've watched all the way to the end today, don't care what language it was in, don't care what they were singing about but it made me feel good,

[Queenbeejr]

MEAN GIRLSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

[T74G]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...

[Kwood4]

praise music in its truest form. everything you hear today, was influenced by songs such as these from eras ago.

[janetwimmun]

Thanks for reminding me how much I enjoy their music..it's been too long since I heard them.

[callumc513]

GCSE OCR music listening 2011 ;)

[NarcolepticFilmer]

@callumc513 omg same here :L hey cal :D

[willmoody1000]

this was in my music gcse listening exam today (:

[kingjezza]

I can hardly wait to go visit South Africa one day!! ^^

[BhinneeRainurreeai]

amazing

[derfalon]

Just outstanding harmony. Goosebumps and shivers on my back from 0:00 to 4:54

[Chemmykins]

I first fell in love with LBM when I heard them sing "The Moon is Walking" on Michael Jackson's Moonwalker.

Thanks for sharing.

[VGRetro]

I remember these guys from Jeff Wayne's Musical version of Spartacus. They played the voice of Spartacus' army. A good choice, if you ask me; these guys are great!

[onewomanandsomesongs]

Mark, I'm just going through some of your older videos, and I'm really enjoying your music, etc! Wow, what a fantastic listening experience here. Thanks for introducing me to this choral group. :)

[gerdenshed]

@onewomanandsomesongs

Thank you Janet, this is certainly a class recording. I'm glad you enjoyed it my friend ;o)

Mark....

[bazfanv2]

Gotta love Heinz.

[OrionKnights]

Just listen why argue on youtube...just enjoy.

[Muzikman127]

the bass is just amazing

[FlapJackFacts]

Incredible enrichment for the soul! Such purity and a resonating natural vibe. Nothing but awe, relaxation and good memories when listening to this =]

[boneyarsebogman]

I sing along even though I don't understand the words, but I still make the sounds.

[himynameisel182]

@boneyarsebogman Beautiful..!!

[DorisKingsley]

great, it speeks to my soul!

[DorisKingsley]

great!

[Wannseebahn]

afrika 4ever:-)

[kassdoarduh]

@chrysler234 Amén!

[kassdoarduh]

@TheDutchPathFinder 1.000.000n thumbs up!

[EeeKOMPOMBOOM]

I LOVE THIS MUSIC, where can i hear more like this? and what language is this? it doesnt really sound like kiswahili but i could be wrong.....much respect write me soon...

[kassdoarduh]

@EeeKOMPOMBOOM It´s Zulu, brotha. The Shabalala clan is very reputable in Zulu culture.

[kanyane]

@EeeKOMPOMBOOM This is Zulu. They are from Mzanzi(South Africa)

[poppemieke1969]

beautifull music .. it makes you very happy

[samoanito]

Does anyone know the background of this song and what it means?

[jakalpunk1]

From ancient times Wise people call out to us Children - oh children Hear our words You are a great family, all Look up to the sky You are the brightest star Father, father, raise a cup Drink fresh water Break new bread Be generous Laugh loud - it is good.

[jakalpunk1]

Some of the lyrics are almost impossible to translate into English. Joseph Shabalala, the writer and composer, explained that the meaning of some words depends on many variables such as who you are addressing, the context in which you are speaking and even the time of day! here is the closest one can get

Inkanyezi Nezazi (Wise Man)

[ThePainterr]

Love the harmonising of the Zulu singers........Zulu rules...a dynamic warrior language....saw 300 Zulu's near Pretoria singing and doing their Zulu dances when I was younger. Awesome, if not fear inspiring! Have great respect for this tribe. The Red Coats faced a noble enemy.

[ingle16wpnz]

Melody is indeed not in the pocket!

[hollyboo21]

LOVE LOVE LOVE, I heard a song from LSBM for the first time on the Heinz Beans ad years ago, and everyone in the sitting room stopped to listen to the music- it commands attention IMMEDIATELY! The next week my Mam bought their CD for me. I still have it, play it all the time while Im ironing!

[YukiNekoPrincess]

I should listen to this every morning... I bet the rest of my days would be great.

[YukiNekoPrincess]

This song reminds me a little bit of Russian Orthodox church choirs.

[quillian100]

.....under African sky's

[panteralover23]

This music is so beautiful. It literally brings tears to my eyes every time, and creates this overwhelming feeling of love and prosperity and brotherhood. I can't wait to go to Africa some day and meet native tribesmen and enjoy and learn their cultures. Sometimes I feel being an American I'm so culturally-deprived, and I crave to learn and be a part of all of these beautiful and possibly even ancient cultures and rituals. This video reminds me of my dad who was from South Africa and played it.

[Sphin1]

I love this song, use to listen to it when I was young all the way from Ladysmith to Durban...

[fbartonik]

This is Africa...and I'm from Laydsmith but now living in London for 6 years and miss Africa everyday!

[ahenmaxtae]

wasnt this song used in a heinz ketchup ad?

[24462962]

@ahenmaxtae YES

[dreamfastgelfling]

this song reminds me of walking downstairs early in the morning, the smell of bacon in the ktichen, and this playing early in the morning. My grandad sat at the table with ketchup on his chin, nad sat nodding his head!

Such good memories! I love this group!

[gearsofwarrior220]

i cried when i heard this

[jodohead]

Geez, this goes right through you into your soul. Amazing.

[scimatarpictures]

I'm Maasai

[MsLushLondon]

makes me feel homesick!

[gordonjustcallmetex]

Kwa Zulu

[gavinpaget]

great

[kbm11213]

This is so beautiful. This just proves that you do not need instruments and auto-tune to make 'music'. Their voice and humble harmonies are the instruments. I love this.

[dutchlandqueen]

I'm not South African but for some reason, I's so drawn to their music Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Soweto Gospel Choir, Brenda Fassie (RIP).

[JWjumper14]

great:)



[aguacun]

beautyful

[88motho]

The best of the best

[NubianMs]

Beautiful, it brings a wonderful feeling of peace to my soul!!

[in2food]

All those poor animals slaughtered for decorative shields and ceremonial clothing. I'm calling PETA right now! LOL

[HBIZZLE69]

amazing how real music can make you feel, they are true artists

[iamthemystic]

WOZA!!!

[egg9man]

@LauraGibson1975 Yup! I'm ready for some lifesavers! Ummmm....

[SammiKeen]

Are some of those pictures taken from Phe Zulu and Tala Game Reserve?? Xx

[PEPSIRUNNER]

I saw them in concert in Ipswich, England. They where very good indeed. Shame the girl I asked to come with me didn't bother coming as I went out with a fine Kenyan girl who sat two rows behind me after, and although we broke up about 5 months after meeting.....I loved that night very much indeed

[Canseethrough]

Wow.. all for a reason.. but I would never miss this concert for anything,

glad u enjoyed the night..

[6sinfu6lmonk6]

there r ace

[lovelydiva06]

beautiful music, makes you feel like your in africa, ladysmith black mambazo is an amazing group, all their music is acapella, thats just fantastic

[palacinta19]

muzica adevarata

[weazle1uk]

in reply to

FreeBlurr

they are singing about following the star of the wiseman, and the journey it makes through the heavens

[simoonthph]

BEST AFRICAN MUSIC

[divermg]

Well, about the click sound - I do think it is very charming! de gustibus non disputandum est

[OldTommyFlynns]

Celtic singing has a long history. :)

[SourProductions0]

that click letter ruins it

[akunamatauta]

i dont know how to explain it, but this kind of music sounds more human than any other kind of music. it represents a people so justly that it represents all peoples

[FreeBlurr]

I love this :)

Wish I knew what they're saying though..lol.

[spectralmusic]

I prefer it without reverb and without thar compressed-microphone sound. Just a stereo microphone placed further away so that have to sing louder. The 'whispering' style is a modern influence from using mics.

[amandusha]

the roots of every single men ... beautiful

[OldTommyFlynns]

Kind of, but that would be Ethiopia, to be accurate.

[DemiiP87]

love it even though i dont understand it :L

[johnmccool21]

i think you do

[DemiiP87]

why do you think i do ? :L

[philosoful]

I think he just means you feel the emotion of the music thus you understand it =]

[DemiiP87]

Ohh :L

typical 13 year olddd :)

[Sphin1]

@DemiiP87 you have got to love the melody even if you don't understand.

[MsDenouement]

@DemiiP87 Oh, but you do understand it. You do...

[DemiiP87]

@MsDenouement thank you :) but how?

[MsDenouement]

@DemiiP87 Peace is universal, that's how. :)

[DemiiP87]

@MsDenouement how very true :D

[MrZuluwar1879]

Brilliant. !!!!!!

[addzf]

ahhh bliss

[mereuvisand]

beautiful!!even more than words may say...

[jabbafo]

this is the most amazing culture on the planet

[RockNRollNerd2]

I just came back from Namibia and South Africa on holiday today and I bought their CD's. I adore this music. It's amazing. [:

[zaireanboy]

It's just too beautyful

[stargannon]

it just feels GOOD to listen to them...lovely

[Talk2kcab]

Thx gerdenshed, this is one of my most fav song by the group. They're just awsum!! Mesmerizing with the pace towards the end, lol. I cant even write what they said, lol, but its awsum nonetheless, lol.

[Truefang]

someone know what the prayer at the end of most of their songs mean?

[Steadno]

Beautiful!

[violatione]

I was wondering to myself if European madrigals came from this music.

[xYoUnGxKiLlErS]

are there words for this true music heaven. this is the oldest natrual most respected music ever.

[chelseaboi34]

i have to listen to African Choral Music in my Music GCSE exam (which is on Wednesday :O)

it is such beautiful and soulful music i sometimes find myself staring at the ceiling just listening to it while doing tests.

really great video thanks

[gerdenshed]

Good luck in your exam ;=)

Mark...

[niceshazza1]

@chelseaboi34 same ive got mine this year..we listen to this so much to get the hang of african singing techniiques..its beautiful

[Durbanitejoller]

The Zulu nation are the salt of the earth. I am extremely proud to be a South African.

[gerdenshed]

Good on yer mate ;-)

Mark...

[ketgirl34]

There is an innocence in this music that is lost in the western world.. My world is fast moving but this gives me peace for a while.

[sjlanca]

@ketgirl34 I understand your point. I would suggest there is a sophistication in this music that is lost in the western world. It brings peace to me also.

[wizdom824]

@ketgirl34 Very true indeed! Thank God for this music!

[kassdoarduh]

@ketgirl34 Couldn´t've said it bettah sistah!

[lisaovdarlo]

lovely relaxing music,great video,thankyou for uploading,these are truly spirit and soulful singers

[gerdenshed]

Thank you for watching ;-)

Mark...

[sword737]

love it. very full of life.....

best singers

[gerdenshed]

They are great aren't they ;-)

Mark...

[virgenenicky]

totally beautiful soul soothing music i could listen to it all day xxx

[gerdenshed]

Thank you ;-)

Mark..

[werock24681357]

Great Music! I luv Ladysmith Black Mambazo! They are awsomness!!!!:):D<3<3

[afroben1]

Nom de Dieu, ce groupe me rend fou!

[gerdenshed]

Why does this group make you mad ?

Mark...

[orangekush3]

Do you know where could i find the heinz commercial this aired in. I am dying to see it. Please anyone, a need a link.

[gerdenshed]

Sorry no....

[mhlamb1]

I know just what you mean, I really want to hear that Heinz commercial too. If you find it let me know. Thanks.

[higginson1992]

it will always remind me of heinz beans advert in the 90s

fantastic song not

1 instrument used

[rbaleksandar]

Incredible...I can listen to that 100 times one after another! Feel so good ^_^

[gerdenshed]

It is a great song :-)

Mark...

[vovaatanasov]

Which tribe is this? 10x in advance :)

[gerdenshed]

Joseph Shabalala formed Ladysmith Black Mambazo because of a series of dreams he had in 1964, in which he heard certain isicathamiya harmonies, isicathamiya being the traditional music of the Zulu people.

[Durbanitejoller]

Zulu - of course!!!!!

[gerdenshed]

Of course ;-)

Mark...

[RXmusic4YOU]

@gerdenshed ...OH MY...I FEEL LIKE CRYING....WHY I DON'T KNOW...WISH I KNEW WHAT THESE GENTLEMEN WERE SAYING....BUT MY SPIRIT SAYS, IT IS ALL GOOD................PEACE

[folopo2]

I have just been to their concert in Koln, Germany, this last saturday.

Amazing...

Thanks for posting this.

[gerdenshed]

Thank you for watching :-)

gerdenshed...

[TheVolksSongs]

I have always LOVED Ladysmith Black Mambazo. I am SO GLAD you posted this!!! Thank you SO MUCH! -Tiffany

[gerdenshed]

Glad you like it my friend :-)

gerdenshed...

[baldyholly79]

The world is so diverse and every nation expresses itself through song. This music is so proud, brilliant.

[gerdenshed]

Thank you Jamie, I'm glad you liked it :-)

gerdenshed...

[stergioskottas]

beautiful music

[gerdenshed]

It is so different from what we normally hear, here in the west :-)

gerdenshed...

[Rumpep]

A real change to hear music from a different culture, what wonderful warm voices they have.

beautiful photographs.

Barbara

[gerdenshed]

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

gerdenshed...

[mettanc]

oh yes, i recall hearing about this group.

[gerdenshed]

Cheers Michael :-)

gerdenshed...

[nllleonard]

I actually love this group, Mark!  Thanks! Don't know if I've heard this particular song. Love it! ;)

[gerdenshed]

Thank you Nancy, glad you enjoyed it my friend :-)

gerdenshed...

[blinddrunkal]

Great choice, Mark! That's just beautiful music - plus, great images! - : Alan

[gerdenshed]

Thank you Alan, it is a classic recording. I'm glad you liked it :-)

Mark...

[jimmymac30]

Mark, love LBM!! Saw them with Paul Simon on the Graceland tour. Then was lucky enough to catch them as headliners some years later. Thanks for posting stuff from this incredible vocal group. Jim

[gerdenshed]

Thank you for watching Jim, I'm glad you like it :-)

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