Johnny Clegg and Savuka were the First Racially Integrated Band in South Africa to Release an Album. Musically, They Spearheaded the Anti-apartheid Movement During their Heyday in the Early 80's. This Collection Captures t... more »he Group in Peak Form, Fusingtraditional African Influences with Euro-pop Sensibilities.« less
Johnny Clegg and Savuka were the First Racially Integrated Band in South Africa to Release an Album. Musically, They Spearheaded the Anti-apartheid Movement During their Heyday in the Early 80's. This Collection Captures the Group in Peak Form, Fusingtraditional African Influences with Euro-pop Sensibilities.
CD Reviews
Upbeat music with rich themes
Anne | 12/10/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard Johnny Clegg's song "Dela" while watching George of the Jungle, and it was such a happy delightful song that I replayed it umpteen times. Later when a friend introduced me to Johnny Clegg's albums, I was enchanted. I consider his songs my happy songs, even though many of them are about very deep and sad themes. I found particularly thought provoking his song "One Man, One Vote" which was banned in S. Africa because of its anti-apartheid theme. "Third World Child" is also thought-provoking -- "They said -- you should speak a little bit of English, maybe practice birth control, stay away from controversial politics, so to save my third world soul." Somehow the lyrics strike a chord in anyone with an awareness of life in the two-thirds world. My favorite Johnny Clegg songs will always be "I Call Your Name" and "Dela", Dela being a Zulu word meaning "complete recognition of my heart's home," great term for sharing with that significant other in your life. The album ends with a provocative song "Your time will come" in which in the middle of the song speaking voices say, "I saw the Berlin Wall fall, I saw Mandela walk free . . ." and the song takes over, "Dream on, dream on." Hopeful lyrics in our day and age. This album takes my favorites of Johnny Clegg & combines them on one album. Every song here is terrific. I'd give it 10 stars if I could! :)"
Beautiful Music
Jennifer Cassone | Los Angeles, CA United States | 01/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard of Johnny Clegg and Savuka years ago when my friend saw them open for the Grateful Dead. I bought the c.d. at his suggestion, and this is one of my favorites. We took it along with us when we backpacked through South Africa three years ago, and were not the only ones listening to it. It symbolizes all that makes up South Africa's tumultuous beauty - gorgeous rhythms, volatile politics, beautiful people, kaleidoscopic scenery and amazing beaches. For anyone who wants to get in touch with South Africa's energy, this is highly recommended."
My favorite
pdoran2 | Oklahoma City, OK United States | 08/31/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have a couple hundred CDs of all types, and this album is my favorite. There is not even a single average track here. Simply a wonderful album."
Great Music
radcib | Garden City, Michigan United States | 05/09/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I LOVE EVERY SONG ON THIS CD! IT fits every mood, and it's great music!"
Track Listings (17) - Disc #1