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[[Lwazi Xaba]] (19**-2007) was a musician, actor and photographer

Also known as also known as "[[King Zorro]]" or simply "[[Zorro]]"

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		+	A native of Estcourt in rural KwaZulu-Natal and later resident in Umlazi in Durban, he is basically a self-taught artist, poet and performer.

	Sadly, he passed away in 2016.		Sadly, he passed away in 2016.

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		+	Sadly, he passed away in 2016.

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 He is a founding member of the Durban poetry collective [[Nowadayz Poets]] and was a participant of ''Poetry Africa 2007''.
-His stage appearances include the improvisational piece ''[[The Hungry]]'', in which he acted  with the creators, [[Ellis Pearson]] and [[Bheki Mkhwane]] (2006).
+His theatrical career began at the [[Stable Theatre]] in Durban, where he was part of the cast of the production of ''[[Kwabulawayo]]'' ( the story of King Shaka Zulu), followed by numerous productions and projects. Among them the Playhouse-staged production, ''[[Nomkhubulane]]'', and - a highlight - the improvisational piece ''[[The Hungry]]'', in which he acted with the creators, [[Ellis Pearson]] and [[Bheki Mkhwane]] (2006).
-As a photographer held an exhibition called ''Abantu'' at the Citizen in Florida Road, Durban, in 2009 and again in 2011 at the Durban Art Gallery.
+As a photographer held an exhibition called ''Abantu'' at the Citizen in Florida Road, Durban, in 2009 and again in 2011 at the Durban Art Gallery. In 2013 he had another exhibtion, called Abantwana, at the [[National Arts Festival]].
 == Sources ==

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 He started out his arts career by getting involved in poetry and dance performances, ''inter alia'' at the Poetry Africa Festival, later became a self-taught photographer.
-He is a founding member of the Durban poetry collective [[Nowadayz Poets]],
+He is a founding member of the Durban poetry collective [[Nowadayz Poets]] and was a participant of ''Poetry Africa 2007''.
 As a photographer held an exhibition called ''Abantu'' at the Citizen in Florida Road, Durban, in 2009 and again in 2011 at the Durban Art Gallery.

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 He started out his arts career by getting involved in poetry and dance performances, ''inter alia'' at the Poetry Africa Festival, later became a self-taught photographer.
 In 2006 he performed in the improvisational piece ''[[The Hungry]]'' with the creators,  [[Ellis Pearson]] and [[Bheki Mkhwane]].
 He was a participant of ''Poetry Africa 2007'',
 == Sources ==

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−	[[Lwazi Xaba]] (19**-~~2007~~) was a musician, actor and photographer	+	[[Lwazi Xaba]] (19**-2016) was a Durban based musician, poet, storyteller, actor and photographer.

−	Also known as also known as "[[King Zorro]]" or simply "[[Zorro]]"	+	Also known as also known as "[[King Zorro]]" or simply "[[Zorro]]" in Durban.
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		+	== Biography ==
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		+	==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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		+	He started out his arts career by getting involved in poetry and dance performances, ''inter alia'' at the Poetry Africa Festival, later became a self-taught photographer.
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		+	In 2006 he performed in the improvisational piece ''[[The Hungry]]'' with the creators, [[Ellis Pearson]] and [[Bheki Mkhwane]].
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		+	He was a participant of ''Poetry Africa 2007'',
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		+	== Sources ==
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		+	https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/in-the-picture-at-national-festival-1533509
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		+	https://www.facebook.com/PoetryAfrica/photos/poetry-africa-is-saddened-to-hear-of-the-passing-of-lwazi-king-zorro-xaba-a-part/1013201078729712/
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		+	Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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