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From there, Morake went on to write, arrange, and conduct music for the film, The Power of One, where he met composer, Hans Zimmer. After meeting bassist Del Atkins, Morake returned to Africa to perform in the musical, Buwa, only to return to Los Angeles to assemble an African choir for the Academy Awards' "Cry Freedom" nomination where it received a standing ovation. While attending classes, Lebo worked parking cars, washing dishes, tending a hot dog stand, and cleaning church floors. While attending school, they performed in a band, and had several gigs at nightclubs, where upon an acquaintance's suggestion, Morake left for Los Angeles in 1983 to fulfill his musical dreams.Īt 18 years old, Morake began begging on downtown street corners until he landed his first job at McDonald's, and enrolled in Los Angeles City College. They passed the exams, and attended Duke Ellington for three years, before setting off to continue their studies at the New Metropolitan School of Arts in New York. Thahane arranged for Lebo and Vernon to take admission exams at the Duke Ellington School of Music in Washington, D.C. Ambassador Tim Thahane, who recognized their talent and drive. They remained there in exile, until they met U.S. In 1978, he left their home for Lesotho, where he and his best friend, Vernon, entertained tourists at the Victoria Hotel. At the age of 13, he was the youngest nightclub performer at the top club, The Pelican, and was approached by a music producer in the audience, who invited him to record a single. There, he was inspired by the songs of the diamond mine workers and Zulu music, and aspired to be an entertainer. At age nine, Morake left school, and began his career by performing in nightclubs.
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Morake was born on in Apartheid-ridden Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.