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Nkosi, Zacks

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Personal name headingNkosi, Zacks
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Variant(s)Nkosi, Isaac Zakes
Nkosi, Zackes
Bra Zakes
Zakes, Bra
Biography/History noteIsaac Zakes Nkosi, known to his fans as Bra Zakes, b. in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, early in 1919. He started his schooling in Alexandra at a Catholic primary school, where he also began his music career. He played with the legendary Jazz Maniacs. He was a music writer for EMI, and later worked at Gallo packing records in their storeroom. He fathered five children and composed songs in their names. He played at weddings, festivals and parties, and every New Year's Eve he would play at his home in 10th Avenue, Alexandra. In summary: Saxophonist, composer and record producer.
Associated placeAlexandra (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Address10th Avenue Alexandra, Johannesburg South Africa
Birth date1919
1918
Death date1980
1980
Place of deathJohannesburg (South Africa)
Field of activityJazz Music
AffiliationCatholic primary school, Alexandra
Jazz Maniacs (Musical group)
Electric and Musical Industries Limited
Gallo Africa, Ltd.
Profession or occupationJazz musicians Composers Saxophonists Clarinetists Sound recording executives and producers
Found inAfrika underground, 2002: insert (Zacks Nkosi)
OCLC, Apr. 30, 2013 (hdgs.: Nkosi, Zacks, Nkosi, Zackes; usage: Zacks Nkosi, Zakes Nkosi)
South Africa History Online web site, Apr. 30, 2013 (Isaac Zakes Nkosi, known to his fans as Bra Zakes, b. in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, early in 1919. He started his schooling in Alexandra at a Catholic primary school, where he also began his music career. He played with the legendary Jazz Maniacs. He was a music writer for EMI, and later worked at Gallo packing records in their storeroom. He fathered five children and composed songs in their names. He played at weddings, festivals and parties, and every New Year's Eve he would play at his home in 10th Avenue, Alexandra. In summary: Saxophonist, composer and record producer.
oxfordmusiconline.com WWW viewed July 24, 2020: Nkosi, Zacks [Isaac Ben; Zakes] ((b Ingogo, near Newcastle, South Africa, 1918; d Johannesburg, 1980). South African alto saxophonist and clarinetist. His family moved to Alexandra township and he attended Holy Cross Catholic School)
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