Don Laka  - Solo Musician, Jazz,  Pianist and producer - Johannesburg

Don Laka was born in 1958 near Pretoria in Mamelodi, the first child in a family of five.In 1969 he formed his first band and made his first recording in 1972 which featured Ray Phiri on guitar.

After passing his matric in 1978 he started formal music lessons, obtaining his licentiate in high school music teaching in 1979. From 1980 to 1981 he joined the afro-fusion group Sakhile, which was formed by Sipho Gumede and Khaya Mahlangu. The group revolutionized South African music, and set a trend for groups like Bayete.

Don Laka

OVER 300 000 KWAAI JAZZ FANS CAN'T BE WRONG. After 33 Years, 5 albums and producing 37 times, Don continues to break record after record as the demand for his music rises with his fame. Everyone agrees that the "Rebirth of Kwaai Jazz" is the most melodious and finest record in many years.

It features the old Afrikaans traditional remake of "SARIE MARAIS" with a more modern Kwaai jazz feel to it, as well as the song which makes it impossible not to have a celebration, "MAKOTI WA RONA". Also check out the contagious "ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS".

Collaborator: Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Rebecca Malope; Appeared on most of Sankomota's albums as a string & keyboard arranger; In 1990 wrote orchestral arrangements for Sibongile Khumalo, who performed with National Symphony Orchestra of SA; 1991 he collaborated with Yvonne Chaka Chaka & Rebecca Malope; Kalalwa achieved Triple, Double Platinum & 3 gold albums; Formed the band Image with Chicco Twala

Don Laka
 

Formed the band Image with Chicco Twala.

Has produced albums for Ray Phiri, Mango Groove, Sharon Dee, Johnny Clegg and Sipho Mabuse.

First recording featured Ray Phiri 1972. 

While with the group 'Image' they were spotted by one of the top producers in the world, Tony Visconti.

Appeared on most of Sankomota's albums as a string & keyboard arranger; In 1990 wrote orchestral arrangements for Sibongile Khumalo, who performed with National Symphony Orchestra of SA; 1991 he collaborated with Yvonne Chaka Chaka & Rebecca Malope

Kalalwa achieved Triple, Double Platinum & 3 gold albums

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Don Laka  - Solo Musician, Jazz,  Pianist and producer - Johannesburg