Ras Dumisani Explained

Ras Dumisani
Background:solo_singer
Genre:Reggae
Instrument:Vocals
Occupation:Musician

Ras Dumisani is a South African reggae musician originally from Durban who has been living and performing in France since 1992.[1] He has released several albums since his debut, Mister Music, in 1998.

Career

He became a household name in South Africa with a controversial, off-key (as well as off-beat) performance of the South African National Anthem at a rugby test match between France and South Africa in November 2009. His performance was branded as disgraceful by the South African Government, the media as well as rugby fans. His performance was cited as the reason why South Africa was defeated in that game[2] [3] [4]

Dumisani released a reggae version of the anthem in 2010.[5]

His latest album, Rise and Shine, was released in February 2011.[6]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. News: David Smith in Johannesburg . Ras Dumisani gets mauling for rendition of South African anthem . The Guardian. 16 November 2009. 2012-09-01 . London.
  2. Web site: Barker . Jean . Who's da Ras Dumisani Mon? . Channel24 . 16 November 2009 . 2012-09-01.
  3. Web site: Independent Newspapers Online . Anthem butcher says 'it was beautiful' – IOL Sport . IOL.co.za . 14 November 2009 . 2012-09-01.
  4. Web site: SA anthem destroyed . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/beg0-kMN3fM . 2021-12-20 . live. YouTube . 2012-09-01.
  5. Web site: Independent Newspapers Online . Ard can't sing, says Ras – Cape Argus . IOL.co.za . 25 August 2011 . 2012-09-01.
  6. Web site: Michelle Nougoum . Ras Dumisani : l'hymne d'espoir du reggae – Afrik.com : l'actualité de l'Afrique noire et du Maghreb – Le quotidien panafricain . Afrik.com . 2012-09-01.

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