Video duration: 134 seconds
Global video hits: 3843
The first hit for the Mahotella Queens way back in 1964 - "Thoko", a love song about a girl called (you've guessed it!) Thoko. Vocals are provided by the line-up of Nunu Maseko, Mildred Mangxola, Hilda Tloubatla, Francisca Mngomezulu, and Windy Sibeko.
Also included is a short clip of the Makgona Tsohle Band performing "Soweto Bump" from their TV series 'Mathaka', in 1984.
Video duration: 273 seconds
Global video hits: 26553
Music video to one of the group's hit songs, "Mbaqanga", from 1991. Featuring the late, great 'groaner' Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde, the everlasting Mahotella Queens (left to right: Nobesuthu Shawe, Hilda Tloubatla, Mildred Mangxola), and the unstoppable backing band Makgona Tsohle Band.
Original music video with improved soundtrack.
Video duration: 288 seconds
Global video hits: 8831
Tribute Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens . Musical act after interview with Arie Luyendijk and Martin Mull...South Africa Mahlathini Mahotella Queens Luyendijk Luyendyk Letterman
Video duration: 135 seconds
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Another classic song by the Queens, "Jabulani Mabungu", from 1967. Featuring the one-and-only 'Lion Of Soweto', the late Mahlathini.
Original song with pictures of the group throughout the years.
Video duration: 146 seconds
Global video hits: 6739
Wozani Mahipi (Hippies Come to Soweto) by the Mahotella Queens. Great song around Apartheid and just one example of Township music that was intrumental in communication, unity, and making the gov't nervous. Much thanks to Bruce Damer, and www.damer.com for some of his fine photos.