Samstag, 4. Juli 2009

Donnerstag, 2. Juli 2009

Audio-Book: Nelson Mandela, Artists for a New South Africa

In honor of Nelson Mandela, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) and Hachette Audio produced an audiobook edition of Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, an award-winning book of stories hand-picked by the Nobel laureate. Diverse, acclaimed performers donated their talents to the charitable endeavor by voicing stories: Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard. Archbishop Desmond Tutu recorded a message to the world's children, and African music legends Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela composed original music.....
http://uk.sys-con.com/node/1022242

vist the special site

and hear a short music sample from johnny clegg
>performers > johnny clegg>"Nansi Indaba (Here is the Story)"
(+ his other song Washo uShaka [Shake Spore])

amazon & the book

Montag, 15. Juni 2009

Youtube: Jesse Clegg in Interview

Singer Jesse Clegg on The Von Vodcast

Interview Speakerbox
"His dad may be a legend, but Jesse Clegg is earning respect all on his own. We interview the new golden boy of SA pop."

Montag, 1. Juni 2009

Johnny Clegg Live In Auckland

http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/show/SID/8187/N/Johnny-Clegg-Live-In-Auckland.utr
When: Mon, 01 June 09 Doors open: 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auckland Entry: R18 1 person attending add to my showsadd now
Iconic South African anti-apartheid activist and “world music” artist Johnny Clegg will be ending off his tour of New Zealand in Auckland on 1 June, following his successful series of concerts here four years ago.
He will be supported by the very talented, Nathan King.
Known around the world as “the white Zulu” for his ability to blend Western and African influences in his music, Clegg has built up a devoted cross-cultural, multilingual following both at home and abroad during his more than three decades as a professional musician. Booking details below.
During his current concert tour,....
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