voc, 1945-1984
Singer / Songwriter of Folk, Pop and World
A.k.a. Jacobus (Koos) Johannes du Plessis
Prominent South African singer - songwriter and poet. Also worked as teacher and journalist and editor. Born in Rustenburg on 10 May 1945 and died in a car accident near Krugersdorp on 15 January1984. His contribution to South African music, particularly as composer, is regarded as one of the most influential to date and his song 'Kinders van Die Wind' is widely regarded as the best song written in Afrikaans.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Die Land Van Blou Saffiere | Koos du Plessis | 2010 | Compil. |
Hoogtepunte Uit Die Verhoogproduksie "Skadu's Teen Die Muur" | Koos du Plessis | 1992 | Album |
Skadu's Teen Die Muur... | Koos du Plessis | 1979 | Album |