David Kramer

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David Kramer (born Worcester, South Africa in 1951) is a singer, songwriter, playwright and director, most notable for his musicals about the Cape Coloured communities.

He played in a South African band called The Creeps in the 1960, and moved to England in 1971 to study textile design at Leeds University. He released his first half live/half studio album Bakgat in 1981, most of which was banned by the SABC. His follow up album Die Verhaal van Blokkies Joubert came later that year and produced the singles Hak Hom Blokkies and Die Royal Hotel. The album reached number 11 on the South African LP charts. His only other singles chart success was with Stoksielalleen from the Kwaai album, however he did chart with Delicious Monster, Hanepootpad and Kwaai in the albums charts.

In 1986 he collaborated with Taliep Petersen on the highly acclaimed stage musical District Six It was also with Petersen that he produced Fairyland and Kat & the Kings all to critical acclaim, the latter having successful runs on Broadway and in London's West End.

With his trademark red velskoene shoes, bicycle and guitar, he has been an enduring figure on South Africa's music scene. His songs are mostly stories about ordinary life in South Africa life.

1 Albums
2 Musicals
3 External links
4 References

[edit] Albums

• Bakgat (1981)
• Die Verhaal van Blokkies Joubert (1981)
• Delicious Monster (1982)
• Hanepootpad (1983)
• Jis Jis Jis (1983)
• Kwaai (1984)
• Van Der Merwe P.I. (1985) (Soundtrack to a movie of the same name)
• Laat vir die Dans (1986)
• Baboondogs (1986)
• Eina (1989)
• Klassic Kramer (compilation) (1996)
• Alles Vannie Beste
• Kliphard
• Karoo Kitaar Blues (2002)