Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Kellerman get Grammy nods

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Kellerman get Grammy nods

KwaZulu-Natal's Ladysmith Black Mambazo has received yet another nod from music's biggest awards.

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They've been nominated in the Best World Music Album category, for their offering 'Music from Inala: A Zulu Ballet'.


This makes it their sixteenth Grammy  nomination.


The group, which is one of South Africa's most successful musical exports have walked away with the coveted gong four times.


Another South African is also in the running for a Grammy. 


Johannesburg-born flautist Wouter Kellerman has been nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album Of The Year, for his album titled 'Love Language'.


Meanwhile, rapper Kendrick Lamar leads this year's nominations with 11.


His album 'To Pimp A Butterfly' in up for Album Of The Year.

(Photo: Twitter/@therealmambazo)

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