Mahlathini, the Queens and the Makgona Tsohle Band had become famous as individual artists, but had frequently recorded together since 1964. It was only in 1986, when the demand for South African music arose through Paul Simon's Graceland album, that Gallo Record Company (the three artists' label) paired them together permanently.
These are photos from concerts where Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens Mar 16, 1991 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert Jun 11, 1988 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Alan Ivory
