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Mittwoch, 5. August 2009
Dienstag, 4. August 2009
The Swazi Oberserver - No photographs for Johnny Clegg
04 August, 2009 10:50:00 By Mphikeleli Msibi
http://www.observer.org.sz/index.php?news=6275
WHEN Johnny Clegg came to perform in the country at the Bush Fire Festival, there were again mild protests from the local media about restrictions concerning taking photographs.
Before Johnny Clegg went on stage the MC announced that photojournalists and individuals were not allowed to take pictures.
It has transpired though that this was not a case of the promoters being hell-bent to frustrate the work of photojournalists.
It was said that this was an international trend for most live performances, which had everything to do with image control, a clampdown on piracy and to minimise disturbances during the performances.
House on Fire Director Jigg's Thorne, explained during Johnnny Clegg's last performance that such restrictions were found all over the world in such shows.
"It's for security as much as preventing piracy and also protecting the image of the artist. This also speaks to issues of freedom and to allow the artist to give out the best, express themselves without hindrance and kick up a storm on stage without fearing an unflattering picture on the front pages the next day". On the issue of piracy, Thorne said though it was hard to completely eradicate piracy of music and films, such restriction were also based on efforts to control it.
>>so stupid - i do my very best to promote johnny with lots of pictures, music, & videos - he needed that - and increases his income!<< (all others is typical manager bullshit from yesterday!)
http://www.observer.org.sz/index.php?news=6275
WHEN Johnny Clegg came to perform in the country at the Bush Fire Festival, there were again mild protests from the local media about restrictions concerning taking photographs.
Before Johnny Clegg went on stage the MC announced that photojournalists and individuals were not allowed to take pictures.
It has transpired though that this was not a case of the promoters being hell-bent to frustrate the work of photojournalists.
It was said that this was an international trend for most live performances, which had everything to do with image control, a clampdown on piracy and to minimise disturbances during the performances.
House on Fire Director Jigg's Thorne, explained during Johnnny Clegg's last performance that such restrictions were found all over the world in such shows.
"It's for security as much as preventing piracy and also protecting the image of the artist. This also speaks to issues of freedom and to allow the artist to give out the best, express themselves without hindrance and kick up a storm on stage without fearing an unflattering picture on the front pages the next day". On the issue of piracy, Thorne said though it was hard to completely eradicate piracy of music and films, such restriction were also based on efforts to control it.
>>so stupid - i do my very best to promote johnny with lots of pictures, music, & videos - he needed that - and increases his income!<< (all others is typical manager bullshit from yesterday!)
Montag, 3. August 2009
One of them - 10 famous Britons you've probably never heard of
10 famous Britons you've probably never heard of
By Tom Geoghegan
BBC News Magazine
It's 200 years since Lord Byron quit the UK to make his name abroad - becoming a national hero in Greece. The poet also achieved fame in his homeland, but there is a select band of Britons whose talents today are most warmly appreciated outside their home country.
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see also
Johnny Clegg, the famous British singer
http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/davidjsmith/2009/08/04/johnny-clegg-the-famous-british-singer/
Hold the phone! That’s not true. Or is it? I read today the Brits are trying to claim Johnny Clegg from us. The BBC had an article titled: “Ten famous Britons you’ve probably never heard of”. And there he was, number ten on the list.
Ok, granted, he was born in the UK. But does that make him British? Not in my book. He’s a true blue South African. The real deal. Mr Clegg has a very unique South African story. Musician, anthropologist and Zulu dancer. In 2004, South Africa voted him number 23 on SABC’s Great South Africans. They also voted in Verwoerd at number 19 but let’s not go there. Johnny Clegg is South African. Finish and klaar.........
BBC News Magazine
It's 200 years since Lord Byron quit the UK to make his name abroad - becoming a national hero in Greece. The poet also achieved fame in his homeland, but there is a select band of Britons whose talents today are most warmly appreciated outside their home country.
................
SOUTH AFRICA - JOHNNY CLEGG
The Rochdale-born musician has a career spanning more than 30 years and his political activism combined with his commercial success has made him a very significant figure in African music.
He says his band of black and white musicians, Juluka, broke the law by performing during the apartheid era, and annoyed the authorities with its mixture of Zulu and English influences.
The man nicknamed the "White Zulu" wrote election anthems for the ANC and performed at Nelson Mandela's inauguration in 1994.
He has enjoyed international success, with a Grammy nomination for his band Savuka, and a million-selling album in France.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8172542.stmsee also
Johnny Clegg, the famous British singer
http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/davidjsmith/2009/08/04/johnny-clegg-the-famous-british-singer/
Hold the phone! That’s not true. Or is it? I read today the Brits are trying to claim Johnny Clegg from us. The BBC had an article titled: “Ten famous Britons you’ve probably never heard of”. And there he was, number ten on the list.
Ok, granted, he was born in the UK. But does that make him British? Not in my book. He’s a true blue South African. The real deal. Mr Clegg has a very unique South African story. Musician, anthropologist and Zulu dancer. In 2004, South Africa voted him number 23 on SABC’s Great South Africans. They also voted in Verwoerd at number 19 but let’s not go there. Johnny Clegg is South African. Finish and klaar.........
Montag, 27. Juli 2009
Youtube: 5.+6. Song of NWS
New World Survivor 2002
his 'hidden' album
use the youtube playlist NWS
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=55B25AEF5F1747D3
Africa Rising
Naked in the Rain
his 'hidden' album
use the youtube playlist NWS
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=55B25AEF5F1747D3
Africa Rising
Naked in the Rain
Freitag, 24. Juli 2009
Youtube: 3.+4. Song of NWS
New World Survivor 2002
his 'hidden' album
use the youtube playlist NWS
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=55B25AEF5F1747D3
Cha cha
New World Survivor
his 'hidden' album
use the youtube playlist NWS
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=55B25AEF5F1747D3
Cha cha
New World Survivor
Donnerstag, 23. Juli 2009
Start promoting his 'hidden' album 'New World Survivor*
released 2002 - now you can find all his songs by youtube
start with
Johnny Clegg - Into the Picture (NWS 01)
Johnny Clegg - Colours of Change (NWS 02)
start with
Johnny Clegg - Into the Picture (NWS 01)
Johnny Clegg - Colours of Change (NWS 02)
Sonntag, 19. Juli 2009
Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela
Mandela turns 91http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8157484.stm
Hélène Segara - Asimbonanga (La paix nous vient de toi) from Johnny Clegg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwDGl_yeC1c
Montag, 6. Juli 2009
J.C. Wits Interview 2008
Earlier this year [2008] Wits [University] honoured Johnny Clegg
with an honorary doctorate in music. “It was a
wonderful moment for me,” says Clegg. “The
great irony for me is I don’t read a note of music!
My music comes to me like it does to many
Africans, through ear and feeling.”
Wits’ music man: Johnny Clegg (Extract-PDF Juli 2008)
(http://web.wits.ac.za/NR/rdonlyres/1D3E376F-7AD1-4FDD-96BA-A43CEA1F29BB/0/WitsReviewJuly2008.pdf)
Read also Honorary Doctorate Citation for Johnny Clegg
with an honorary doctorate in music. “It was a
wonderful moment for me,” says Clegg. “The
great irony for me is I don’t read a note of music!
My music comes to me like it does to many
Africans, through ear and feeling.”
Wits’ music man: Johnny Clegg (Extract-PDF Juli 2008)
(http://web.wits.ac.za/NR/rdonlyres/1D3E376F-7AD1-4FDD-96BA-A43CEA1F29BB/0/WitsReviewJuly2008.pdf)
Read also Honorary Doctorate Citation for Johnny Clegg
Samstag, 4. Juli 2009
Concert in Tel Aviv postponed
Tel Aviv, Israel - 23rd July 2009 (from his homepage 04.07.09)
Hangar 11 - postponed
http://www.johnnyclegg.com
more tourdates visit this site
Hangar 11 - postponed
http://www.johnnyclegg.com
more tourdates visit this site
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 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
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
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