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Jonathan Clegg

Nickname: 'Johnny'

South African singer


Born 07-06-1953 in K

Johnny Clegg is a South African singer and songwriter, famous for his athletic on-stage dance moves. He is also known as "The White Zulu", and is an important figure in South African popular music history. He is known for his songs that mix Zulu with English lyrics, and African with various Western European music styles. Clegg formed the first racially mixed South African band, Juluka, with gardener and Zulu musician Sipho Mchunu.

Contact details

salt@realsa.co.za


Jonathan Clegg's Professional details

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Awards

Jules Vernes great medal: awarded for his fight against apartheid (Honorary Citizenship of the City) | City of Nantes

Avanti Award - Best Music Video Crocodile Love

Best African Group | KORA

Billboard Music Award for Best World Music Album

Chevalier des Arts et Lettres (Knight of Arts and Letters) | Government of France

Biggest selling World Music Album in Europe

FOYSA Award (Four Outstanding South Africans) | Junior Chamber of Commerce

Humanitarian Award | Secretary of State

French Music Industry Award for the biggest selling African record album in France

Loud and Proud Award for South African Music Ambassador of the Year | Radio 5

Honorary Citizen of the City | City of Angoulerne

OK TV Best Pop Music Award

CCP Record Special Award : In recognition of exceptional achievement in promotion of South African music internationally

The Mayor's Office of Los Angeles Award: For the promotion of racial harmony | Mayor's Office

Le Victoire French Music Industry Award for biggest International record album sold in France between 1987 and 1988

Communication Contribution Award

The Autumn Harvest Music Personality Award

Scotty Award : Master Music Maker

media exposure

Album | 2006

Solo Album

Album | 2004

Solo Album

Album | 2003

Solo Album

Album | 2000

Featuring Johnny Clegg

Album | 1996

Juluka

Album | 1994

Savuka

Album | 1993

Savuka

Album | 1990

Savuka

Album | 1988

Savuka

Album | 1987

Savuka

Album | EMI | 1986

Juluka

Album | 1984

Juluka

Album | 1982

Juluka

Album | 1982

Juluka

Album | 1981

Juluka

Album | 1979

Juluka

Album

Johnny Clegg & Savuka


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