Don Laka

Donald Mahwetša Laka (born 15 December 1958 in Mamelodi, Pretoria), professionally known as Don Laka, is a South African jazz musician, pianist, songwriter, music producer and entrepreneur. He is co-founder of Kalawa Jazzmee and owner of Bokone Music. Bra' Don is interviewed in the documentary SHARP SHARP! - the kwaito story (2003), where he discusses his role in developing the dance music form known as kwaito.

DON LAKA

“Invitation” to the Soul of a Man

2014 marks a 42-year crescendo of artistic discovery and reinvention, against the opulence of career highlights and accolades for one of South Africa’s revered musical icons.

A student, teacher, producer, artist, composer, engineer, and executive, Don Laka, is a connoisseur of note, with a platinum sales track record that speaks volumes of a man who has achieved mastery of a vision unfolding.

Amidst the medley of voices that are unique to South Africa, his is amplified by the rebellious streak that has seen him, single-handedly strike a chord with the young and not so young to build the Kwaai-Jazz brand - an eclectic fusion of classical, traditional, modern and all that jazz; creating a soul-drenched, uniquely South African experience that has enthralled hordes of enthusiasts across the Country and many parts of the world.