Johnny Clegg - The White Zulu

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When:

Sat 30 May ’09, 8:00pm

Where: The Opera House, 111 - 113 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

adult: $80.50
Booking fees may apply

Website:

cleggdownunder.com

Event listed by: Sandra Roberts

Johnny Clegg is one of South Africa’s most celebrated sons. He is a singer, a songwriter, a dancer, anthropologist and a musical activist whose infectious crossover music, a vibrant blend of Western pop and African Zulu rhythms, has exploded onto the international scene – and broken through all barriers.

In France were he continues to enjoy a massive following, he is fondly called Le Zulu Blanc.
Clegg used his music to send out a strong anti-apartheid message and no song was more powerful than Asimbonanga, Clegg’s tribute to the jailed Nelson Mandela. His performance of this song today with Madiba as a free man and in the year of Mandela’s ninetieth birthday, still sends shivers down the spine of the audience who are continuously in awe of his fine leadership attributes. Mandela has joined Johnny Clegg on stage during the 46664 Aids Awareness Concerts, a name lent to the events by Madiba from his Robben Island prison number.

The haunting refrain Impi (meaning Zulu warrior) regularly echoes within any South African rugby stadium which, together with Great Heart from the movie Jock of the Bushveld have achieved for Clegg anthem status with crowds in his home country.

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Bob Carlton 4 years ago

Thanks for the inspiring comments, everyone. The winners for this one are Crissana Nel and Coralie Schaare.
Brigitte Birch 4 years ago

Having recently moved to New Zealand, I am inspired by the attitude of the people here. Straight forward and honest, interesting and interested. The people and this country inspire me to want to live life to the full.
Les 4 years ago

Inspiration is all around us....We just need to open our eyes to see it, our ears to hear it, our hands to touch it and most important of all our hearts to receive it............
CB44 4 years ago

I'm inspired by people who pay it forward. I did just that recently and gave groceries to families i didn't know, gave clothing to sallies, and made morning tea for my work colleagues. The feeling you get from doing things like this is extremely uplifting.
Sandra Humphreys 4 years ago

I remeber studying the Aparthied system of South Africa in high school and learning about Nelson Mandela and the ANC and their fight from a very young age. At that time I would never have imagined that a man imprisoned as he was would ever rise above the adversity of the time and one day become the President of the very nation that had kept him down trodden for so long. What I find incredible is the humility of the man and the way he has kept his dignity all these years. I admire his efforts and those who have supported him. Johnny Clegg's music inspires those who hear it, and the message of the man who took the "long walk to freedom" is one that will swell the hearts of all those who care to listen.
Crisanna Nel 4 years ago

Johnny Clegg is inspirational. He inspired many South Africans to stay strong during the Aparthied times and was brave enough to show a united front regardless of colour ion times when it was dangerous to do so. He inspires me to stay strong in my beliefs on racism and continu to treat others the way I would like to be treated. Plus his concerts look AMAZING!!!!
Stacey 4 years ago

I am inspired by all strong mana wahine out there.......they are the glue that hold our whanau together.....
Don Mander 4 years ago

Jonny Clegg - simply great - the mix of Western and African Zulu rhythms - mindblowing.
magnet0 4 years ago

Books, sometimes. Music, not always. Friends, regularly. My Husband and Children, everyday. In many simple and wonderous ways they Inspire and uplift my spirits. Driving me crazy but keeping me sane. My family rocks!
moksha08 4 years ago

I am inspired by my new ability to see the world so differently since my chronic depression lifted spontaneously two years ago. I still marvel at how different my whole life seems. It has been a miracle for me. I am a different person.
It happened after a trip to Southern Africa which in itself was inspirational- I had dreamed of going there since my childhood on hearing about Sharpville massacre and all th horror associted with that.
Coralie Schaare 4 years ago

My 3yr granddaughter inspires me each day, the smile on her face, the way she wants to learn new things, the fact that whatever mood I may be in, she will always make me feel better. Our children are our future and they inspire me as they should all of us everyday.
martinej 4 years ago

Nature - whatever it is that connects us with the world around us, inspires me.
Ginny Gibbens 4 years ago

I am inspired by a sunrise over the ocean; by the beauty of our gorgeous country; by the warmth of my childrens' cuddles; by our ability to survive when things get tough; by the love my heart feels for the man I am going to marry; I am inspired to live every new day to the full. :-)
sandy dye 4 years ago

Johny Clegg inspires me, despite all odds he carried on with the music that he believed in despite how difficult it was to play at that time in South Africa. He also had a mixed race band and that inspired me to accept all people of different races and Ethnic groups.
jessica zanetti 4 years ago

I am inspired by people who do community work, volunteer their time to collect for charities or volunteer their time to spend with other people (e.g.elderly, homeless). Their contribution is so valuable and they make such a difference to the people and organisations they work for.
Simonne Goodall 4 years ago

Children inspire me. These days they get a lot of bad press but there are some truly inspirational, motivated children out there who want to make a difference to their world and do
vania Szymkowiak 4 years ago

A friend told me recently that life is not about what you can get but what you do with what you have! I like that it makes me feel inspired!
Luiza Turganova 4 years ago

Believe in what you have got. You have a lot already, people. You've got 2 hands and 2 legs, you can hug someone and make someone happy. You can create and dance. You can work and make money to make your dreams come true.
Keep on believing in yourself. Appreciate what you have and there will be no limits for your in this world.
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