Media Release
For immediate
release
August 3, 2005
South African music legend Johnny Clegg returns to The Banff Centre
The Johnny Clegg Band featuring the music of Juluka and Savuka
Sunday, August 14, 8:00 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre, The Banff Centre
Adult $29; Student/Senior/Arts Lovers $26; Playbill Special $24 Tickets: 1-800-413-8368 or 403-762-6301
Following the roof-raising success of his concert last summer at The Banff Centre, singer-songwriter Johnny Clegg brings a highly anticipated repeat performance to Banff on Sunday, August 14. For over three decades, Clegg has been bringing his politically charged yet joyous music to the world. His concerts have a potent and unique fusion of traditional Zulu music with Western folk and rock rhythms characterized by the music of Juluka and Savuka.
First with Juluka in the 1980’s and, later, Savuka in the 90’s, this new, truly infectious sound combined with an unyielding stance against Apartheid brought international success and made him a cultural phenomenon not only in South Africa but around the world. With their high-energy, dance-filled performances Savuka became one of the most popular world music bands of the time, touring the world and selling millions of albums.
Today, Johnny Clegg remains active in South African affairs and culture while continuing to create and perform music. With a band that features some of South Africa’s finest musicians, he offers a mix of his classic songs and anthems, where Zulu dance numbers meet reggae, hip-hop, jazz, and rock influences.
The Banff Centre’s Playbill Series continues on Saturday, September 3 with a premiere presentation of new work by Sylvain Émard Danse.
For more
information on The Banff Centre’s Playbill Series:
http://www.banffcentre.ca/events/playbill/
Download a high
resolution image of Johnny Clegg:
http://www.banffcentre.ca/media_room/images/bsaf_2005/#playbill
Media Contact
Jill Sawyer
Media and Communications Officer, The Banff Centre
403.762.6475
