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[Series ISBN 978-1-77008-770-5] A series of books about the lives and careers of nine well-known South African musicians. The books describe their childhood, education and musical achievements, as well as struggles that they had to deal with along the way. Each book ends with instructions for children on how to make a simple musical instrument. An illustrated dictionary, explaining some of the musical terms used, is included in the series. By Donvé Lee
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Johnny Clegg |
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Brenda Fassie – Princess of Pop ISBN 978-1-77008-771-2 [42 pp] A biography of the singer Brenda Fassie, describing the early start of her career as a Tiny Tot at the age of four, her rise to fame as a pop singer and her struggles with drug addiction, which led to her early death. The book ends with a project showing children how to make music with glasses of water. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-772-9 [44 pp]
A biography of the musician Johnny Clegg,
describing his early years living on both the “black” and “white” sides
of the fence, his celebration of African culture through his bands
Juluka and Savuka, and his great popularity in South Africa and
overseas. The book ends with a project showing children how to make a
vuvuzela. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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Lucky Dube – King of African reggae ISBN 978-1-77008-773-6 [44 pp] A biography of the musician Lucky Dube, describing his suffering as a poor black child living under apartheid; his reggae band, his songs and Rastafarian beliefs; his musical success in Africa and the world; and his tragic early death in Johannesburg. The book ends with a project showing children how to make a box guitar. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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Hugh Masekela – Adventures with a trumpet ISBN 978-1-77008-774-3 [48 pp] A biography of the trumpeter Hugh Masekela, describing his childhood in Witbank, his playing in Huddleston’s Jazz Band as a teenager, and his many years in exile in America. The book also looks at Hugh’s worldwide musical success, his songwriting, his struggle with drugs and alcohol, and his eventual return to South Africa. The book ends with a project showing children how to make balloon drums. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-775-0 [44 pp] A biography of the singer Miriam Makeba, beginning with her time in prison as a baby, her role in the musical King Kong, and her long exile in America. The book also looks at Miriam’s fame as “Africa’s songbird”, her life in Guinea, the tragic deaths of her grandson and daughter, and her eventual return to South Africa. The book ends with a project showing children how to make a rainstick. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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Lira – Making her dreams come true ISBN 978-1-77008-776-7 [44 pp] A biography of the singer Lira, describing her early years in Benoni, her life as a businesswoman, and her five-year plan for success. The book also looks at Lira’s growing confidence on stage, her performances for kings and queens and presidents, and her popularity in South Africa. The book ends with a project showing children how to make shakers out of plastic bottles. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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Sathima Bea Benjamin – Queen of jazz ISBN 978-1-77008-777-4 [44 pp] A biography of the singer Sathima Bea Benjamin, describing her childhood love of music, her marriage to jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, and their travels in Europe. The book also looks at Sathima’s life in America as a musician and a mother, the songs that came to her in dreams, and her fame in later life. The book ends with a project showing children how to make a pair of castanets. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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iFani – Rapping his way to the top ISBN 978-1-77008-778-1 [43 pp] A biography of the rapper iFani, describing his cleverness that helped to fill his stomach as a child, his successful university years and work as an engineer, his struggles with depression, and his rise to fame as a Xhosa rap singer and TV star. The book ends with a project showing children how to make a harmonica out of ice cream sticks. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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DJ Black Coffee – King of house music ISBN 978-1-77008-779-8 [44 pp] A biography of DJ Black Coffee, describing his childhood, his love of dance, and the accident that left his arm paralysed. The book also looks at his weekend deejaying as a teenager, his music studies, his rise to fame as a house musician in Africa and the world, and his record-breaking weekend of deejaying for 60 hours. The book ends with a project showing children how to make a spin drum. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-780-4 [43 pp] A book that explains in more detail, and with the help of illustrations, some of the words and ideas that are used in connection with music and musicians. Each book also contains a glossary and an index. |
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