Savuka | |
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 Savuka in 1993 L-R: Derek De Beer, Mandisa Dlanga, Solly Letwaba, Johnny Clegg, Steve Mavuso, Keith Hutchinson | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | World, Afro pop, indie rock, pop rock, Zulu music, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1986–1994 |
| Labels | EMI, Capitol |
| Past members | Johnny Clegg Derek de Beer Keith Hutchinson Jabu Mavuso Steve Mavuso Dudu Zulu Solly Letwaba Mandisa Dlanga Andy Innes |
Savuka, occasionally referred to as Johnny Clegg & Savuka,[1] was a multi-racial South African band formed in 1986 by Johnny Clegg after the disbanding of Juluka. Savuka's music blended traditional Zulu musical influences with Celtic music and rock music that had a cross-racial appeal in South Africa. Their lyrics were often bilingual in English and Zulu and they wrote several politically charged songs, particularly related to apartheid. Some better-known Savuka songs include "Asimbonanga", and "Third World Child", from their 1987 album Third World Child. Band percussionist Dudu Zulu was killed in 1992; their song "The Crossing" was a tribute to him.