Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.

Mbube is a form of South African vocal music made famous by the South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The word mbube means lion in Zulu. Traditionally performed a cappella the members of the group are male although a few groups have a female singer. The use of male voices singing a cappella allows for the creation of intricate harmonies and vocal textures.

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