Johnny Clegg tribute song

[Gordon_R]

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/art...ing-legacy-launched-and-a-spectacular-anthem/

It has been a long time since anyone in South Africa, or the world for that matter, has been able to pull off a collective anthem that holds any real resonance or deep meaning. On Wednesday a group of 50 artists released a rousing and moving tribute to artist, musician, anthropologist, cultural icon and activist Johnny Clegg, who has been living with pancreatic cancer since 2015.

The Crossing video, which features Clegg’s son Jesse as well as Abigail Kubeka, Dorothy Masuka, Judith Sephuma, Somizi, Karen Zoid, Craig Lucas, Dan Patlansky, Lira, Vicky Sampson, Victor Masondo, Zolani Mahola, David Kramer, Vusi Mahlasela, Jack Parow, Arno Carstens, Emo Adams and others

https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-50-artists-record-song-johnny-clegg

Edit:

The song is a remake of ‘The Crossing’ off Clegg’s Heat, Dust and Dreams album released in 1993. The song was also intended to launch the artist’s educational fund – Friends of Johnny Clegg, to honour his passion for education. All proceeds from the single will go towards primary school education.

 

[JohnMayers]

Thanks for this song! I really liked it!
I love blues music indeed, and I am curious about the roots of this music, that takes the beginning in South Africa.
And I have written a lot of historical essays on this issue (you can check https://uk.edubirdie.com). I really consider that music is a universal language and that's great that we can share our views and ideas through the art.

 

[Looney]

Hmmm interesting, as far as I know Johnny’s cancer has been in remission. I confirmed with both Jesse and Johnny’s sound engineer who I know very well.
I hope it hasn’t come back. I’ll be so sad.

 

[Cius]

Wow, that is quiet the line up of SA artists. Very cool.

 

[Gordon_R]

Hmmm interesting, as far as I know Johnny’s cancer has been in remission. I confirmed with both Jesse and Johnny’s sound engineer who I know very well.
I hope it hasn’t come back. I’ll be so sad.

Thanks. Same story with Steve Jobs. I have no inside information, but I do know the numbers are frightening: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatic_cancer#Outcomes

Overall five-year survival for pancreatic cancer in the US has improved from 2% in cases diagnosed in 1975–77, and 4% in 1987–89 diagnoses, to 6% in 2003–09. In the less than 20% of cases of pancreatic adenocarcinoma with a diagnosis of a localized and small cancerous growth (less than 2 cm in Stage T1), about 20% of Americans survive to five years.

 

[Looney]

Thanks. Same story with Steve Jobs. I have no inside information, but I do know the numbers are frightening: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatic_cancer#Outcomes

Yeah the stats are scary. My dad had oesophogeal cancer, also a very nasty one with bad survival rate. Clearly.

I just really hope Johnny is ok. I haven’t spoken to Jesse in a while because he’s quite busy these days but I’ll check with the sound engineer if he knows anything.

I remember long time ago in school days, I would go over to Jesse’s place and jam with him and rehearse for assembly and Johnny would always be there and watch us. Such a great guy.

 

[Gordon_R]

News24 have an 'exclusive interview' with Johnny Clegg about the video and his health, which stops him from touring: https://www.channel24.co.za/Music/N...pcoming-autobiography-and-his-health-20181211

 

[AlphaBravo]

So cool! Amazing how his music stays timeless.

 

[Solarion]

So cool! Amazing how his music stays timeless.

Johnny Clegg has been on my heart quite a bit lately and I have found myself returning to his music. Possibly going to buy some of his earlier albums today. I always wondered what the inside of his house looked like with all the rich African history and fascinating people he met along the way. I actually only found out much later he had passed away possibly 2 years afterward (I was out of touch overseas for a while) so it was a huge shock to learn he passed especially so young. He is still missed by old fans and new ones like me.