An anthropologist, musician, and activist from South Africa named Johnny Clegg played solo shows as well as with his well-known Savuka and Juluka ensembles.
He is well recognized for his distinctive kind of music, which combines Zulu, English, and western influences with other styles and languages. He is referred to as Le Zoulou Blanc, which translates to “The White Zulu,” and is well known for classics like Johnny Clegg Impi.
Who is Johnny Clegg’s wife Jenny Clegg?
Johnny Clegg had two children, Jaron and Jesse, with his second wife, Jenny Clegg, whom he was married to until his passing. Jesse Clegg, the son of Johnny Clegg, also records music, albeit his sound is distinct.
Johnny was given a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2015. Johnny Clegg’s cancer caused him to lose speed, particularly while touring because he needed operations. Did Johnny Clegg pass away? At the age of 66, he tragically passed away from the illness on July 16, 2019, in the late afternoon, at his home in Johannesburg.
