Peta Teanet (June 1966 - 13, July 1996) was a South African disco musician of Shangaan descent.[1][2]

He lived at Thapane village, in Bolobedu south at Ga-Modjadji. He attended high school at Kgwekgwe High School in Moleketla Village, Bolobedu South. He became fluent in Shona and also had a couple of songs he sang in Shona. He was born in South Africa. His debut album, Maxaka (we are relatives) was recorded in 1988. His music was influenced by Paul Ndlovu. He is the third born of Emma Teanet who was also a musician. Peta Teanet was the best and king of Xitsonga Disco Music during his time, he played his music with artists like: Penny Penny who was his friend, Foster Teanet his younger brother, Joe Shirimane and many more. The former ward 11 under Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, Mopani District, has now changed its name to Peta Teanet ward.

Peta Teanet productions : Emma Teanet (mom) ;Fosta Teanet (Brother);Jeanet Teanet (daughter) ;Vuyelwa (wife) ;Shamila (Wife) ; Ashante ;Girlie Mafurha ;Linah Khama; Samsom Mthombheni ;The BIG T;Wireless Julius Bomba; Luz de Sá na Tinito wa le Mozambique. Peta helped the soul lovers and General Musca ;Penny Penny ;Sunglen Chabalala ; Nurse Matlala and Candy N'wayingwani on how to make music.

Death

Teanet died on 13, July 1996 in Acornhoek after he was shot by a policeman following an argument.[3]

Discography

  • (1988) Maxaka
  • (1989) Divorce Case
  • (1990) More Hits From Peta Teanet
  • (1991) The Gospel Album with The Special Servants
  • (1991) The Real Peta Teanet
  • (1992) Saka Naye Jive
  • (1992) The Heroes Peta Teanet and Paul Ndlovu
  • (1993) Jahman Teanet
  • (1993) Uta ku Tsakisa
  • (1994) Peta Will Excite You
  • (1995) Double Pashash
  • (1996) King Of Shangaan Disco

References

  1. ↑ Harris, Craig. "Peta Teanet: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
  2. ↑ https://tzaneenvoice.co.za/plans-to-commemorate-the-disco-legend-peta-teanet-with-music-festivals-in-place/
  3. ↑ "Peter Teanet's sons Richie and C Boy honour his legacy 26 years after his death". iol.co.za. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2023.


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