Mahotella Queens

South African female band

Formed: 1964
Record labels: Gallo Record Company
Discography: 8 albums

Biography

Mahotella Queens is a jazz group, formed in 1964. Members include Hilda Tloubatla. Record labels: Gallo Record Company. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Meet The Mahotella Queens” (1966) to “Buya Buya: Come Back” (2025).

The Mahotella Queens is a South African female group established in 1964. The group is one of the most prominent specialising in mbaqanga, a style born in the recording studios of 1960s South Africa and the first genre in the country to utilise fully electric rhythm accompaniment. The Queens developed an upbeat and distinct identity which combined multi-part girl group harmonies with energetic stage choreography, the baritone male vocals of Simon 'Mahlathini' Nkabinde and intense backup from the Makgona Tsohle Band, offering listeners happy respite during the oppressive era of apartheid. The original line-up of the Queens usually revolved around five singers fronted by popular soprano Hilda Tloubatla, but its membership evolved significantly into the 1970s and 1980s.

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Members

Hilda Tloubatla

Discography

Studio and live albums

Meet The Mahotella Queens 1966 Izibani Zomgqashiyo 1977 · Earthworks

Marriage Is a Problem 1991

Women of the World 1993

Sebai Bai 2000

Reign & Shine 2003

Kazet 2005

Buya Buya: Come Back 2025

Frequently asked questions

What are Mahotella Queens's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Meet The Mahotella Queens (1966), Izibani Zomgqashiyo (1977) and Marriage Is a Problem (1991).

External links

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