Concert: Johnny Clegg - South African music - Munich

Anyone interested in South African culture and excellent music is well advised not to miss out on Johnny Clegg, an icon of the South African rock scene, who will be appearing in the Muffathalle on the 22nd of this month. The music itself is great, the man has been going for over 20 years and he boasts some of the best musicians SA has on offer. Added to that is his close affinity to the Zulu culture - he speaks it as well as any native Zulu - which comes over in his unique sound and his little anecdotes between songs.

Well I've said enough. Don't come crying to me when you hear how great he was!

Tickets are EUR 20 over the Internet or in Vorverkauf. At the Abendkasse, they are EUR 24. Show starts at 20.30.

am totally looking forward to it

Have the DAMN fu...king Company Party on Friday !!
Dammit was so looking forward to going to see the concert.

Have the company party at the concert! You'll be CEO the week after...Entertainment portfolio of course!

*ahem*

South African culture? Johnny Clegg? Icon of South African rock scene?

Come on guys - there were lots of better local bands than him. I don't think he defines SA rock anymore than someone like Wet Wet Wet defines Brit pop. In concert he was a disappointment - the beer belly t-shirt wearing thing just looked completely wrong and to be honest he just isn't that good a singer. Highly not recommended.

Just my opinion of course

What happened to my post? It was there earlier and now it's gone.

Anyway, just said that I'll be there - got the tickets a long time ago(winter) and am so looking forward to it.

Bugs, you missed the point. None of those other bands ever sought to reflect a facet of SA culture in their music. Sure, Just Jinger and the Springbok Nude Girls to mention two bands from our generation were great, but their music was aimed for the international stage. Clegg, in contrast, has always remained true to his roots. His lyrics are excellent and heartfelt and he engages his audience. And his singing, not maybe being on the level of Freddie Mercury, is fine. I don't know how you could possibly compare him to Wet Wet Wet as far as contribution to SA music is concerned. You must be a total music ignoramus! As a fellow South African, I'm also a bit disappointed that you don't encourage the rest of the international community here to go and give it a listen. People like you, I hope, will stay in Germany far away from SA!

For those interested, you can read more about it and perhaps even win a ticket (please note it's in German) at the following link. Please note it's in German. Alternatively, check out www.johnnyclegg.com and decide for yourself!

http://www.werbe-spiegel.de/content/005465...=g&id=400000154

@Ulysses Agree 110%
Its not about how good he is or was, but the fact that over the years he has always maintained that image and is therefore considered an icon of SA culture. When you listen to Johnny you are immediately reminded of home and want to catch the first plane to Joburg. However as cheesy as this may sound I guess as scatterlings of Africa in this cool crazy beautiful world we all need a little Johnny to remind us of the spirit of the great heart.

Now that you've said 'scatterlings of Africa' I'm wondering about the title of the song that I'd always thought to be 'Schmetterlings of Africa'. Which one is it? Loved that song, btw. People do know Johnny Clegg outside of ZA.

@Kat

check this out.

Lyrics here.

Cheers

max

Yes, he was very popular in France. All of my French friends had already heard of him.

Quick to pass judgement, eh? I didn't realise that not being a Johnny Clegg fan made me un-South African. I also don't like Castle beer, so I guess I am a beer ignoramus as well.

I urge the international community here to go and visit SA, spend some time in Joburg, Cape Town, go to the Oppikoppi Fest and sample the culture, or spend some time with South Africans in Munich, rather than judge the place/people/culture on the strength of one pop star's performance out of context.

Ha! Post another one up for misheard lyrics! Thanks!