Pastrica's magic feet are his eyes

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Watching Pastrica Kgole doing his pantsula jive it is hard to believe that the man is visually impaired. His left eye is partially impaired while the right side is completely blind. But the short musician simply produces magic with his legs.Once you learn that the Mmathethe born disco musician grew up in Lobatse, a town notorious for disco eccentrics, one would understand why he floats like a butterfly.

His Woza kimi video on YouTube has garnered 124 views since it was loaded eight months ago. It is an entertaining piece of work that demonstrates the musician's artistic footwork and sound brilliance. Pastrica grew up at Diteneng, a small squatter location opposite the notorious Peleng. The gumba-gumba sound blaring the music of the stars of the 80s- Volcano, Splash, Shamila, and the Teanat brothers Foster and Peta would often entice him to cross over to the hilly area for a dose of his favorite music.

His pantsula uncle was an inspiration and is credited with teaching his nephew the various dance moves."We used to go as group to listen and watch people dance. But I believe the reason I developed such a passion for this music was because I had someone I looked up to at home, my uncle who was a disco zealot," Pastrica said.He learnt his dancing skills in a strange way. His uncle would make him touch his legs and try to copy the movements.

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