Johnny Clegg is one of South Africa’s most prolific musicians will perform for the first time at The Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Nelspruit on the 26 August 2012. He is currently touring America and Canada and is receiving rave reviews having recently sold out two nights in New York City.
The Nelspruit concert will be one of a few performances before he leaves to go to perform for Prince Albert, The Sovereign Prince of Monaco and Princess Charlene in Monte Carlo at the end of September 2012.
Johnny will be performing his hit songs in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, so bring your picnic basket and the family and come enjoy this afternoon concert.
“Johnny Clegg is a worldwide musical icon with whom we are proud to be associated. We are looking forward to hosting our listeners, clients and fans alike.” – Kevin Fine. GM: Jacaranda FM.
Johnny Clegg has sold more than five million albums worldwide. He has wowed audiences with his live shows, including performances with Nelson Mandela, and won a number of national and international awards for his music and for his outspoken views on apartheid and migrant workers in South Africa. He has released two dozen albums, the most recent of which is Human, in 2010.
Johnny Clegg is a dancer, anthropologist, singer, songwriter, academic, activist and French knight. Whilst all of these tags are fitting, none of them can accurately describe the energetic, passionate human being who has become one of South Africa’s greatest musical exports. Clegg is an icon of South African music.
Recently awarded three honorary doctorates from Dartmouth College, CUNY and University of the Witwatersrand, on Freedom day, the 27th of April 2012, Johnny Clegg received the presidential IKHAMANGA award as part of the National Orders ceremony. The National Orders are the highest honour a citizen can receive for his/her contribution to South Africa.
“We are absolutely delighted to be the hospitality and accommodation partner to Johnny and his team. We look forward to hosting them and being part of bringing this music icon to Nelspruit,” says the casino’s General Manager, Ig Olivier.
Do not miss Johnny Clegg Live at The Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Nelspruit on the 26 August 2012.
Gates open at 1pm
Show starts at 3:30pm
Tickets available through Computicket:
ADULTS R150 pp
Children 6 years to 13 years old – R75 pp
Children 5 years and younger – No Charge
