A truly poignant and rousing tribute to one of South Africa's finest musicians and activists.
The song, which went viral, also kick-starts an education fund called Friends of Johnny Clegg - something very important to him. He's spent 40 years in the music industry, sold at least five-million albums and even upstaged Michael Jackson.eNCAPeople around the world are paying tribute to Johnny Clegg. Which song best reflects the spirit of the legendary musician?
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