Album Notes

Email: tefo.hlaele@yahoo.co.uk




Biography

T4 is an experienced musician and a songwriter over the past 25 years and his main instrument is guitar, bass, percussions and of course vocals. He was involved and very active in arranging for young composers in the 70's-80's.

In 1977-1990 he wrote a play called "Sounds of Soweto" and performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London and toured widely, including USA and the most Europe.

In 1991 he launched his own label which he named "LEBO Production", where he produced his first album called "Manone" and it reached to number one on Radio Metro in South Africa for 3 months . He then followed it up with another album in 1995 called "AYOYO" under Record Company TCB in Switzerland, Montreux. It was distributed in Japan, South Africa, Europe and London.

One of many performances was with the famous Dizzy Gilespie in Ronny Scotts London. As well proud to have played with the late Dudu Pukwana. He also played with Ossie Bissa, Miriam Makeba and most recently with Rene McLane, the son of the well- known Jacky McLane and many others.

Currently working in his own studio, recording and refreshing some of his old materials and helping others with re-arrangements on their songs. Most recently he has taken on an opportunity in teaching music at the youth centre in Chelsea, sponsored by Yamaha.