What did Johnny Clegg do for democracy?

What did Johnny Clegg do for democracy?

Johnny Clegg, South African musician who sang against apartheid, dies at 66. Johnny Clegg, a South African musician who performed in defiance of racial barriers imposed by the apartheid system decades ago and celebrated its new democracy under Nelson Mandela, died July 16 at home in Johannesburg.

Who was Johnny Clegg's first wife?

In 2015 he was made an OBE. He is survived by his second wife, Jenny (nee Bartlett), whom he married in 1989, and their two sons, Jesse and Jaron. His first marriage, to Jean, ended in divorce.

What did Johnny Clegg achieve?

In 2012, the South African Government conferred the Order of Ikhamanga, Silver, on Clegg for his 'excellent contribution to and achievement in the field of bridging African traditional music with other music forms, promoting racial understanding among racially divided groups in South Africa under difficult apartheid ...

How old was Johnny Clegg when he died?

66 years (1953–2019) Johnny Clegg/Âge au moment du décès

Is Johnny Clegg married?

Jenny Cleggm. 1988 Johnny Clegg/Époux

Who is Johnny Clegg parents?

Denis Clegg Muriel Pienaar Johnny Clegg/Parents

Who is Johnny Clegg and also write a brief family life about Johnny Clegg?

Johnny Clegg, (born J, Bacup, near Rochdale, England—died J, Johannesburg, South Africa), South African musician, popularly called the “White Zulu,” whose innovative, ethnically integrated musical collaborations in the late 20th century constituted a powerful statement against apartheid, the ...

Where is Johnny Clegg now?

Johnny Clegg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015, which ultimately led to his death on . He died in his Johannesburg home surrounded by loved ones and was laid to rest the following day in Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg.

Is Jesse Clegg son of Johnny Clegg?

Jesse Clegg (born J) is a South African singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist, whose three studio albums, When I Wake Up, his 2011 follow up Life on Mars, and his latest, Things Unseen, have made Clegg a platinum-selling success in his home country. He is the son of Johnny Clegg.

Where did Jesse Clegg go to school?

Crawford College Jesse attended Crawford College, where he matriculated with an impressive six distinctions in 2006.