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Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo

20221h 30mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorsMpumi Mbele·Carolyn Carew
WriterMpumi Mbele
ProducersJack Oliver·Jackie Motsepe

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mpumi Mbele

DPDolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Self
PSPaul Simon
Paul Simon
Self
JS
Joseph Shabalala
Self (archival footage)
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Self

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Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo — streaming FAQ

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Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

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No, Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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