Johnny Clegg (JohnnyCleggReal), South African songwriter and activist, dead at 66:
Johnny Clegg, the British-born South African singer-songwriter known for his outspoken resistance to apartheid authorities, died on Tuesday following a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 66 years old.
’s unjust imprisonment with songs like “Asimbonaga” . Following his release from prison, Mandela joined Clegg onstage for a performance of the song in 1999.South Africa Clegg earned the nickname “the White Zulu” for his onstage performances of Zulu war dances. The singer reportedly disliked the nickname, asserting that it was not his place to hold the title, despite the good intentions.
One of those migrants was Charlie Mzila, who taught Clegg new ways to play guitar from his traditional Western teachings. He was introduced to Sipho Mchunu, and together they formed Juluka, a band known for blending traditional Zulu music with influences likeClegg then went on to form Savuka in 1986 with drummer Dudu Ndlovu. Ndlovu was shot to death in 1993 while trying to defuse a conflict between rival cabdrivers. Shortly thereafter, Savuka disbanded.
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