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‘Lion King’ star Lebo M

Published 6:39 AM EST, Wed January 16, 2013
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Lebo M is a South African singer, songwriter and composer best known for his work on movie and stage hit "The Lion King."
'Lion King' star Lebo M —
Lebo M is a South African singer, songwriter and composer best known for his work on movie and stage hit "The Lion King."
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Lebo M collaborated with world-famous composer Hans Zimmer (pictured) on the animated film. The pair won a Grammy for "The Lion King" soundtrack while Zimmer was awarded an Oscar for Best Original Score.
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Lebo M collaborated with world-famous composer Hans Zimmer (pictured) on the animated film. The pair won a Grammy for "The Lion King" soundtrack while Zimmer was awarded an Oscar for Best Original Score.
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After the success of the movie, Lebo was involved in the Broadway version of "The Lion King." The award-winning musical has become a long-running hit, staged in many countries across the world.
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After the success of the movie, Lebo was involved in the Broadway version of "The Lion King." The award-winning musical has become a long-running hit, staged in many countries across the world.
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The South African musician is keeping the feel of the show African by ensuring that artists from his country are hired in every "Lion King' production.
'Lion King' star Lebo M —
The South African musician is keeping the feel of the show African by ensuring that artists from his country are hired in every "Lion King' production.
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South African Puleng March (right) as Nyala, during a "Lion King" performance in Singapore on March 9, 2011.
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South African Puleng March (right) as Nyala, during a "Lion King" performance in Singapore on March 9, 2011.
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"I think the authenticity and the raw African-ness of 'The Lion King' is a bigger selling point than any other product that has ever been on Broadway or on stage, done with a world class quality approach," says Lebo.
'Lion King' - The musical —
"I think the authenticity and the raw African-ness of 'The Lion King' is a bigger selling point than any other product that has ever been on Broadway or on stage, done with a world class quality approach," says Lebo.
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