Josef Marais

Josef Marais
Josef Marais with his parents in South Africa
Born
Joseph Pessach

(1905-11-17)November 17, 1905
Sir Lowry's Pass Village, Western Cape, South Africa
DiedApril 27, 1978(1978-04-27) (aged 72)
Los Angeles, California
Other namesJoseph Pessac
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
Spouses
  • Nance Elizabeth
    ​
    (m. 1934)​
  • Roosje Baruch de la Bardo
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1947)​

Josef Marais (born Joseph Pessach; November 17, 1905 – April 27, 1978) was a folk singer and songwriter from South Africa who based himself in Britain, and then the United States, where he achieved notability. He performed with his wife as a duo called Marais and Miranda.

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