Lebo M

Lebo Morake, commonly known as Lebo M, 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 permitted to form and conduct the African choir that sang for the movies. His voice is the first voice we hear in the beginning of the film, calling "Nants Ingonyama" over the images. He also contributed to the sequel to the film's soundtrack, Rhythm of the Pride Lands, and the film's direct-to-video sequel He Lives in You..

Biography

Born in Apartheid-ridden Soweto, and 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 in 1979, but returned 20 years later. He lives with his family in Johannesburg and Los Angeles. He works hard for African living standards, with the Lebo M Foundation and Till Dawn Entertainment as his projects for the future.

Filmography

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

• The Lion King (soundtrack)
• The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
• The Lion King 1½
• The Power of One
• Dinosaur
• Tears of the Sun
• Back on the Block
• Listen Up: The Life Of Quincy Jones
• Outbreak
• Made In America
• Congo
• Born To Be Wild
• A Long Night's Journey Into Day

External links

• Official site