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The Queens, frequently heard in concert and on record with deep-voiced “groaner” Simon Mahlathini, represent the South African township style with absolute perfection. Set up in 1964 being a program tranquility group, they found prominence within the ’70s making use of their challenging vocal design and rock-solid mbaqanga support band. A number of the primary Queens possess toured the State governments with Mahlathini lately, exhibiting their sprightly dance and gutsy harmonies to appreciative Traditional western audiences. Also, they are noticed to great influence on the collection record Soweto Hardly ever Sleeps – Traditional Feminine Zulu Jive (Shanachie 43041) with various other sister groups.
