Josef Marais
Joseph Pessach, known as Josef Marais, was born on November 17, 1905, in Sir
Lowry's Pass Village, South Africa. He studied violin and viola in Europe during
the 1920s before settling in London. His breakthrough came when he recorded
songs in Afrikaans for His Master's Voice, gaining attention from the BBC. In
1945, Marais began singing with Roosje Baruch de la Bardo, later known as
Miranda, forming a duo that lasted over 30 years. Together, they recorded
numerous South African traditional folk ballads and original songs such as "Zulu
Warrior". Their work was popularized by high-...
