Koos Ras (Jacobus Adriaan Gerhardus) was born on 4 August 1928, on a farm named Paardekop in Northern Natal Province in South Africa.
As a young boy he often visited his father's neighbour (name unknown), who taught him how to play a "Konsertina".
Ras was famously known as a comedian, singer, composer, writer and businessman.
He recorded 14 LP records including Spoke ("Ghosts"), Lekker ou braaivleis aand ("Pleasant barbecue evening").
Ras and his wife Bea supplied music instruments and music tuition books to schools, churches and private individuals.