Lebo M

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Lebo M.
Birth nameLebohang Morake
Born (1964-05-20) 20 May 1964 (age 60)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, Composer musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1994–present
LabelsTill Dawn Entertainment
Websitewww.lebom.com

Lebohang “Lebo M.” Morake (born 20 May 1964)[1] is a South African composer most famous for arranging and performing music for the Lion King movies and stage productions. He was recommended to Disney by Hans Zimmer, the score composer of The Lion King, and was later hired to form and conduct the African choir that sang for the movies. His voice is the first voice heard in the beginning of the film, singing the now famous chant (often considered synonymous with the film's image in popular culture) over the opening sequence. He also contributed to the sequel to the film's soundtrack, Rhythm of the Pride Lands, and the film's direct-to-video sequel The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

Early life

Lebo M was born on 20 May 1964 on the Apartheid-ridden Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa and was inspired by Nelson Mandela, he spent years working hard in the slums and then in Los Angeles in a variety of jobs, including begging and serving at McDonald's. He was exiled from South Africa in 1979, but returned 20 years later. He lives with his family in Johannesburg and Los Angeles. He founded the Lebo M Foundation and Till Dawn Entertainment. The shortened version of his name is a homonym for La bohème, Puccini's famous opera.[citation needed]

Filmography

Lebo M has composed, arranged, performed and produced music for the following films:

References

  1. ^ "Works written by: MORAKE LEBOHANG". ACE Title Search. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 2008-10-05.

External links

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