Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds

Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds was a South African vocal group formed by Solomon Linda in 1933. The band is known internationally for their song "Mbube" released in 1939, which is the origin of the hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". During their activity, they often took part in singing competitions, in which they were unbeatable, according to historian Veit Erlmann. The group disbanded in 1949 after Linda's wedding. They are the pioneers of the musical genres Mbube and Isicathamiya. Partial discography 1938: Makasani/Mfo Ka Linda 1938: Ngqo Ngqongo Vula/Ngi Boni Sebeni 1939: Ntombi Ngangiyeshela (recorded c. 1938)/Hamba Pepa Lami 1939: Yetulisigqoko 1939: Mbube/Ngi Hambile (recorded c. 1938) 1939: Sangena Mama/Sohlangana 1939: Sengiyofela Pesheya/Ziyekele Mama 1940: Jerusalema (recorded c. 1940)/Basibizalonkizwe 1940: Sigonde 'Mnambiti (recorded c. 1939)/Bhamporo 1942: Ngazula Emagumeni (recorded c. 1941)/Gijima Mfana 1942: Ndaba Zika Linda/Ngiyomutshel'Ubaba 1944: Savumelana (recorded c. 1940) References