The Mahotella Queens

Not many musical groups can lay claim to defining an entire genre. One of the most famous names in South African music, the Mahotella Queens arose in 1964 to become the country’s premier mbaqanga vocal harmony group and the most popular musical attraction in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. The sweet, joyous close harmony and energetic dances of the Queens, counteracted by the deep bass 'groaning' of Mahlathini and the lilting guitar backing of the Makgona Tsohle band, became one of the most iconic sights and sounds in the country.

AFRICAN JAZZ PIONEERS & THE MAHOTELLA QUEENS - MELODI YA LLA (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

AFRICAN JAZZ PIONEERS & THE MAHOTELLA QUEENS - MELODI YA LLA (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
The Mahotella Queens - Thonthodi [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Thonthodi [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Nina Majuba [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Nina Majuba [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Mbaqanga [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Mbaqanga [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Marena [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Marena [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Sithunyiwe Thokozile, No. 3 [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Sithunyiwe Thokozile, No. 3 [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Gazette (Kazet) - [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Gazette (Kazet) - [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Pitsa Tse Kgolo (Melodi Ya Lla) - [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Pitsa Tse Kgolo (Melodi Ya Lla) - [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Uyavutha Umlilo [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Uyavutha Umlilo [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Ska Jive Mothella Ska Dance [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Ska Jive Mothella Ska Dance [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - I'm In Love with a Rastaman [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - I'm In Love with a Rastaman [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Kgarebe Tsaga Mothusi (Thuntshwane Basadi) - [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Kgarebe Tsaga Mothusi (Thuntshwane Basadi) - [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Lilizela Mlilizeli [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Lilizela Mlilizeli [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Thuma Mina [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Thuma Mina [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Isilingo Sesoka [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Isilingo Sesoka [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Sobolana [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Sobolana [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Don't Be Late for Heaven (Audio)

The Mahotella Queens - Don't Be Late for Heaven (Audio)
The Mahotella Queens - Amabhongo [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Amabhongo [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - I'm Not Your Good Time Girl [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - I'm Not Your Good Time Girl [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Thoko [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Thoko [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Homeless [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Homeless [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - I Shall Be Released [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - I Shall Be Released [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Kukhona Intombi [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Kukhona Intombi [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Malaika [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Malaika [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Dilika Town Hall [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Dilika Town Hall [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Africa [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Africa [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Mbube (Audio)

The Mahotella Queens - Mbube (Audio)
The Mahotella Queens - Women of the World [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Women of the World [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - Jehova Wezi Manga (feat. Don Moen) - [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - Jehova Wezi Manga (feat. Don Moen) - [Audio]
The Mahotella Queens - iNkunz' iSematholeni (feat. iHashi eLimhlophe) - [Audio]

The Mahotella Queens - iNkunz' iSematholeni (feat. iHashi eLimhlophe) - [Audio]