Johnny Clegg - A South African Story - Live at the Nelson Mandela theatre

Published Sep 12, 2003

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Bo-hum! The Zoulou Blanc keeps his hand in with his take on Zulu style.

While Johnny's band setup will never quite have the same allure as the classic Juluka duo, his easy-on-the-ear Afro-pop sound has always had its own energy.

A friendly, sing-along 16 track collection, this local story features songs composed by his early friend and sidekick Sipho Mchunu (on Gijimbeke), as well as his own handiwork (such as Bullets For Bafazana and Great Heart).

As a live album this doesn't offer the best production we'd ever heard, as it's a bit thin on the ground in terms of body and bass. Another South African story. Bo-hum!

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