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Mountain man: Morena Leraba is the fantastical alter ego created by Teboho Mochaoa, derived from his Sotho culture and used to convey his frustration with the political situation in his country. Photo: David Harrison
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The new accordion cowboys

Morena Leraba and Kommanda Obbs draw upon deep roots in creating the new Sesotho sound

  • Tseliso Monaheng
9 min read
Heritage and creative licence combine in Morena Leraba’s carefully cultivated shepherd persona
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Shepherd makes famo his own

Morena Leraba’s sounds may not be cogent, but he is retracing a tradition in a rapid high-tech age

  • Kwanele Sosibo
7 min read