Storytelling is one of the most intricate and thickest tentacles of soft power. It maps and drives the compass of the mind into a labyrinth flurry of thought, expression, emotion, stimulation and a direction.
A host of writers and authors have told stories that speak to the listener and readers in variable forms, tiers and versions. This elusive tenet has seen one classical tale enabling a youngling to grasp the moral and valued tailed end of a story. In the same breath, when extended and elevated to a teenager or young adult, the depository of the outcome stretches, mines and then graduates their comprehending and contemplation abilities.
When it bodies into maturity, the truth in the story is conceded, as the fable approach dissipates, complex subjects are broached, pondering pointers of biases are imparted and an extent of ideologies and principles are questioned. This is a classic example of the timelessness put on show by Lebo M with the hit musical The Lion King.
The Grammy award winner is set to return with a first live show on home soil after an illustrious career of over four decades. On 11 April until 13 April 2025 Lebo M will premiere his recording at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town. Here we will see his wizardry spun into incinerating performances: Lebo M live – The Spirit and Voice of the Lion King.
The full ethereal sounds of the Cape Town Philharmonic will drive the assiduous scoring chart of this extravagant masterpiece. The might and grand accentuating of the Soweto Spiritual Choir will feature its entire combined ensemble. The dynasty of Nkosinathi Shabalala will make an appearance. This is one epic fringe not to be missed.
Once again the spirit of a selfless a South African exudes from and resides in Lebo M’s eminent career, his endless resilience, and his voice echoes what change is. What stands out from the production is the fact that there is no rest when adorning the laurel of change.
