Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, Joseph Shabalala died at Life Eugene Marais Hospital on Tuesday.
The group's manager confirmed the news to Channel24 and said that the cause of death has yet to be confirmed, however, that the musician was suffering complications of back surgery in 2012.
To remember Joseph's incredible legacy in the arts, we're looking at some of Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 11 most memorable hits.
There are, of course, countless more to include, but we obviously cannot list them all.
HERE 11 LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO SONGS TO REMEMBER FOUNDER, JOSEPH SHABALALA:
1. Homeless
2. Hello My Baby
3. Mbube
4. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
5. Nomathemba
6. Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain
7. World in Union (Featuring P.J. Powers)
8. Township Jive
9. Amazing Grace Live
10. King Of Kings
11. Long Walk to Freedom