Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens (also known as Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo and Mahlathini and the Girls of Mgqashiyo) were a South African mbaqanga supergroup made up of the three musical acts linked together by talent scout and record producer Rupert Bopape at the Gallo Recording Company in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1964. The group composed of the following: The late Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde (1937–1999), a 'powerful singer' in the basso-profundo 'groaning' style. The girl group the Mahotella Queens (1964–present), known for their fast-paced dancing and alternating between multi-part harmonies and unison vocals. The instrumental backing team the Makgona Tsohle Band (1964–1999), led by electric lead guitarist Marks Mankwane and alto saxophonist West Nkosi.They were successfully popular in and around South Africa 1964–72 – but found international success 1987–97, notably at the 70th birthday tribute to Nelson Mandela at London's Wembley Arena in 1988, going onto feature in many international festivals."@en }
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- Mahlathini_and_the_Mahotella_Queens abstract "Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens (also known as Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo and Mahlathini and the Girls of Mgqashiyo) were a South African mbaqanga supergroup made up of the three musical acts linked together by talent scout and record producer Rupert Bopape at the Gallo Recording Company in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1964. The group composed of the following: The late Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde (1937–1999), a 'powerful singer' in the basso-profundo 'groaning' style. The girl group the Mahotella Queens (1964–present), known for their fast-paced dancing and alternating between multi-part harmonies and unison vocals. The instrumental backing team the Makgona Tsohle Band (1964–1999), led by electric lead guitarist Marks Mankwane and alto saxophonist West Nkosi.They were successfully popular in and around South Africa 1964–72 – but found international success 1987–97, notably at the 70th birthday tribute to Nelson Mandela at London's Wembley Arena in 1988, going onto feature in many international festivals.".
- Q6734188 abstract "Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens (also known as Mahlathini Nezintombi Zomgqashiyo and Mahlathini and the Girls of Mgqashiyo) were a South African mbaqanga supergroup made up of the three musical acts linked together by talent scout and record producer Rupert Bopape at the Gallo Recording Company in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1964. The group composed of the following: The late Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde (1937–1999), a 'powerful singer' in the basso-profundo 'groaning' style. The girl group the Mahotella Queens (1964–present), known for their fast-paced dancing and alternating between multi-part harmonies and unison vocals. The instrumental backing team the Makgona Tsohle Band (1964–1999), led by electric lead guitarist Marks Mankwane and alto saxophonist West Nkosi.They were successfully popular in and around South Africa 1964–72 – but found international success 1987–97, notably at the 70th birthday tribute to Nelson Mandela at London's Wembley Arena in 1988, going onto feature in many international festivals.".