What friendship was there between David Kramer and Taliep Pieterse?

Answer 1

David Kramer and Taliep Petersen first met in the mid-'70s at a folk concert. In 1986 he collaborated with Petersen on the highly acclaimed stage musical District Six, a politically influenced musical telling the story of the people of District Six in Cape Town, South Africa that were forcibly removed from the area during apartheid. It was produced by the Baxter Theatre and his wife, Renaye Kramer, and opened in April 1987.

It was also with Petersen that he created Fairyland and Kat & the Kings all to critical acclaim, the latter having successful runs on Broadway and in London's West End.

His enduring friendship with Taliep led to a work relationship based upon mutual respect that lasted until Taliep's murder in 2006. As a tribute to his long partnership with Petersen, and to honor his memory, a production called the Kramer Petersen Songbook was staged at the Baxter Theater and ran to sold out houses from the very first performance.

Answer 2

David Kramer and Taliep Pieterse were close and longtime friends. They collaborated on numerous successful projects, including musicals and albums. Their friendship was based on a shared passion for music and storytelling, and they had a deep respect and admiration for each other's talents. Unfortunately, Taliep Pieterse's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered in 2006.