JOHANNESBURG 17.05.2014 Award-winning South African singer and songwriter Johnny Clegg is mourning the death of one of his longstanding backing vocalists, Bongani Masuku, who was shot dead in central Johannesburg on Saturday night. Police say 50-year-old Masuku was shot and killed after an altercation with four unknown men who attempted to rob him and a passenger in his vehicle. The police's Katlego Mogale says Masuku was accosted after parking his car on Princess Street in Troyeville. "It's alleged that he was with a friend when he was accosted by four suspects. Three of them went to the passenger where they demanded a cellphone and one forced him out of the vehicle and demanded the keys. "A struggle ensued for the keys and the suspect fired several shots into his torso." The passenger was unharmed, police are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding his death. Johnny Clegg's Facebook status on Sunday read: "It is with shock, anger and deep sadness that we mourn the violent killing last night (Saturday 17th May) of our beloved Bongani Masuku, our long standing and dedicated backing vocalist. Bongani first worked with Johnny Clegg and Savuka in 1992, and continued with Johnny Clegg Band until the present time. He was a stalwart performer and hardworking musician and good friend. "We will miss him deeply and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who knew him." Fans have paid condolences to the famed artist on Twitter. Police say 50-year-old Masuku was shot and killed after an altercation with four unknown men who attempted to rob him and a passenger in his vehicle. Picture: Facebook. http://ewn.co.za/2014/05/18/Johnny-Cleggs-singer-killed 
It is with shock , anger and deep felt sadness that we mourn the violent killing last night (Saturday 17 th May) of our beloved Bongani Masuku , our long standing and dedicated backing vocalist . Bongani first worked with Johnny Clegg and Savuka in 1992 , and continued with Johnny Clegg Band until the present time . He was a stalwart performer and hardworking musician and good friend . We will miss him deeply and we extend our heart felt condolences to his family and all who knew him . The Johnny Clegg Band http://johnnyclegg.com/
South Africa: 20.-31.05., 14.09+22.-26.10
Morocco: 15.06.
Switzerland: 11.-20.07.
France: 21.06+05.08-15.08
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tourdates
http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.aspx?ID=85171 + http://www.johnnyclegg.com/tour.html
14.03.2014 Indianapolis, IN www.cloweshall.org
15.03 Akron, OH www.EJThomasHall.com
18.03 Fort Worth, TX www.basshall.com
19.03 Austin, TX www.oneworldtheatre.org
21.03 New Orleans, LA http://bit.ly/15rFSB
22.03 Gainesville, FL www.performingarts.ufl.edu
23.03 Sarasota, FL www.vanwezel.org
26.03 Atlanta, GA www.variety-playhouse.com
27.03 Augusta, GA maxwelltheatre.aug.edu
28.03 Wingate, NC www.battecenter.org
29.03 Washington, DC www.lisner.org
30.03 Philadelphia, PA www.worldcafelive.com
02.04 Ridgefield, CT www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org
04.04 Somerville, MA www.worldmusic.org
05.04 Troy, NY www.troymusichall.org
06.04 Poughkeepsie, NY www.bardavon.org
08.04 New York, NY www.citywinery.com/newyork/tickets/johnny-clegg-4-8.html
09.04 New York, NY www.citywinery.com/newyork/tickets/johnny-clegg-4-9.html
10.04 New York, NY www.citywinery.com/newyork/tickets/johnny-clegg-4-10.html
11.04 Quebec, QB www.palaismontcalm.ca *SOLD OUT* https://www.songkick.com/concerts/17533544-johnny-clegg-at-salle-raoul-jobin
12.04 Lebanon, NH www.lebanonoperahouse.org
16.04 Toronto, ON www.rcmusic.ca
17.04 London, ON www.sunfest.on.ca/concerts
18.04 Chicago, IL www.citywinery.com/chicago
19.04 Madison, WI www.barrymorelive.com
22.04 Boulder, CO http://www.bouldertheater.com/
25.04 Saskatoon, SK www.broadwaytheatre.ca
26.04 Sherwood Park, AB www.festivalplace.ab.ca / http://www.concertboom.com/sherwoodpark/2014/april/johnny-clegg-in-sherwood-park-2138757/
27.04 Kelowna, BC http://bit.ly/hD3Mx2
29.04 West Vancouver, BC www.kaymeekcentre.com
30.04 Seattle, WA www.thetripledoor.net *SOLD OUT* http://tickets.thetripledoor.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=568
01.05 Portland, OR www.aladdin-theater.com
02.05 Grass Valley, CA www.thecenterforthearts.org *SOLD OUT*
03.05 Saratoga, CA www.villamontalvo.org
04.05 Berkeley, CA www.thefreight.org
06.05 Mesa, AZ www.mesaartscenter.com / http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/johnnyclegg
07.05 Tucson, AZ www.foxtucsontheatre.org
09.05 Solana Beach, CA www.BellyUp.com
10.05 Thousand Oaks, CA www.ptgo.org
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13.-21.06.2014 Musikfestival in Fez (Marokko)
