Lebo disko biography for kids
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World disco champ still dancing 40 years on
When Raseroka was crowned the disco dance king he was 19 - the same age as Tony Manero, the lead character. And a year later, after making history abroad, the world disco dance champion would have his share of the spotlight on the screen as a movie star. Don't Stop the Music was released in October and immediately became a box-office sensation.
A song-and-dance extravaganza, it also stars Steve Kekana, the mbaqanga soul singer who was also known for his surefootedness on stage despite his visual impairment, and Cocky "The Two-Bull Express" Tlhotlhalemaje, the late actor, livewire DJ and popular radio personality.
Inspired by Raseroka's historic international triumph, Don't Stop the Music was filmed on location in Soweto, GaRankuwa and Sharpeville during the world disco dancing road show meant to celebrate his extraordinary achievement.
The national tour included some of the world finalists from countries such as Wales, England and
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David Lebatard
David LeBatard (also known as LEBO) is a Cuban-American artist based in Miami, Florida, best known for murals, live painting, and sculpture. He has been described as one of South Florida's "most recognizable artists" and "almost an institution" in the art world for his wide range of media projects, and unique mural locations. Which include wonderful places such as New York City all the way to Madrid, Spain. Recently David worked with Gloria Estefan creating her new album cover, and also painted a beautiful mural for The Boys & Girls Club sponsored by Lebron James.
Lebo was born in New York City in to Cuban parents. He was raised in South Florida where he attended the Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, Florida. Then he attended Florida International University. David entered and won the Silver Knight Award for art then later judged that competition. David was a lecturer in residence at the International Museum of Ca
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Music of South Africa
The music of South Africa exhibits a culturally varied musical heritage in conjunction with the multi-ethnic populace. Genres with the greatest international recognition being mbube, isicathamiya, mbaqanga, afrofusion, kwaito, South African pop music, afro house, South African hip hop, Shangaan electro, bacardi house, bolo house, gqom and amapiano.
The country's most internationally recognised and prominent musicians include Solomon Linda, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Stimela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ray Phiri, Abdullah Ibrahim, Wouter Kellerman, Brenda Fassie, Seether, Die Antwoord, Jeremy Loops, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Lucky Dube, Lebo M, Goldfish, Freshlyground, Black Coffee, Anatii, Zakes Bantwini, Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode, Nasty C, and Tyla.
Preth-century history
[edit]Early records of music in South Africa as well as Southern Africa indikera a fusion of cultural traditions: African, European and Asian.[1]
Modern country's early mus