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Dear Johnny Clegg – Those three mad siblings could be us!

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The news that Johnny Clegg is bringing his final tour to The Boardwalk even filtered all the way to Number ONE (because SHE is the favourite and we don't begrudge her that!) in Glasgow. The youngest sister in our sibling family of four - Nicola - has already been on at the two brothers = Michael and I - to join her in a sibling singing blast at Johnny Clegg's final concert at the Boardwalk. Why is this significant? Because Nicola has come all the way from Glasgow to do so - how cool? Okay … [Read more...] about Dear Johnny Clegg – Those three mad siblings could be us!

Lifetime Achievement Award for Johnny Clegg

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One of South Africa’s most revered musicians, Johnny Clegg, has been honoured with the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Lifetime Achievement Award for music. Sponsored by SAMRO, the Award aims to celebrate Clegg’s fruitful career. Clegg, who is sometimes referred to as Le Zoulou Blanc (The White Zulu) has been an iconic figure both locally and internationally, ever since his band, Juluka, released their first album in 1979. He says receiving his trophy at the ACT Awards, which were held at … [Read more...] about Lifetime Achievement Award for Johnny Clegg

Sundays River Valley ready to go wild

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Perfect weather (apart from isolated snow) is expected for the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees over the weekend. Running from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30, the festival is housed in tent town which has been constructed on the grounds of the Kirkwood High School. Friday's opening at nine in the morning is expected to be greeted by sunny skies, according to the weather forecasters. On Saturday and Sunday there is expected to be a mix of sun and cloud and a maximum of 21 degrees C, … [Read more...] about Sundays River Valley ready to go wild

Free Tickets to See Johnny Clegg in PE

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The MyPE Massive Deals are first mailed to subscribers who have signed up to receive the Massive Deal e-mail notification. These subscribers get first shot at seeing the deal via a password protected page. The password protection is removed 24 hours after the Massive Deal is first e-mailed to subscribers. Scroll down to add your name to the Massive Deal subscription list. You don’t get more massive than FREE. Win two free tickets to see the SA Music Legend Johnny Clegg on Saturday 4 November … [Read more...] about Free Tickets to See Johnny Clegg in PE

Johnny Clegg LIVE in Port Elizabeth

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As the sun sets over the African sky in Port Elizabeth the air will be filled with the memorable sounds of one of South Africa's most iconic performers - Johnny Clegg. Having just returned from sold out shows in America, Canada, France and Monte Carlo where he received a standing ovation at the Opera House when he performed for Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco,Johnny Clegg will be bringing his shows to Bramble Hill at Fancourt, George on Saturday 3 November and to The Boardwalk … [Read more...] about Johnny Clegg LIVE in Port Elizabeth