Don Clarke | |
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Also known as | The Songteller |
Born | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Genres | World music, South African afro-pop, rock, folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, composer, musician, producer |
Instrument | Guitar |
Labels | Monkeyshine Music |
Don Clarke (born 1955 in Johannesburg) is a South African singer-songwriter, also known as The Songteller.[1] Clarke is notable for his music contribution to South African culture with songs that celebrate South African sport (Kick It Up), tell the story of heroes[2] and support social issues (Zuma Must Fall).[3]
His large music contribution to the South African film industry, including most of the Leon Schuster's films.[4]
One of his early songwriting credits, Sanbonani, was a national hit record for P J Powers in 1986.[citation needed] The Long Walk is Over, an ode to Nelson Mandela (co-written with Kalla Bremer) won the Grand Prize in the Great American Song Contest in 2013,[5] now part of the memorial collection held at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory Repository.[6]
Promoting conservation in South Africa. Don is known for his sometimes controversial views on issues like poaching, hunting and politics. His music has been used by non-profits and in projects by John Varty, the conservationist.
Convening the Legends stage at South Africa's longest-running annual music festival, Splashy Fen.
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