Career
Russel was born in Ladysmith, South Africa, and joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1975. Russel joined the group as a bass voice, along with Jabulani Dubazana (who later sung as a tenor voice).
Russel was born in Ladysmith, South Africa, and joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1975. Russel joined the group as a bass voice, along with Jabulani Dubazana (who later sung as a tenor voice).
Russel has been a full-time member of the group since the 1980s.