(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 16, 2014, South African singer Johnny Clegg performs during the 20th edition of the World Sacred Music Festival in Fez, Morocco. – South African singer Johhny Clegg has died at the age of 66, his manager said, on July 16, 2019. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)
Francois Van Coke and other artists to pay tribute to Johnny Clegg
Francois Van Coke and other musicians will be taking to the stage to pay tribute to musical icon, Johnny Clegg.
(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 16, 2014, South African singer Johnny Clegg performs during the 20th edition of the World Sacred Music Festival in Fez, Morocco. – South African singer Johhny Clegg has died at the age of 66, his manager said, on July 16, 2019. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)
Francois Van Coke and other artists are set to pay tribute to Johnny Clegg in a Digital Tribute Concert on 31 July 2020.
Johnny, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer at the age of 66 in 2019, was in the music business for 40 years.
Going digital
Now, according to reports, a fitting tribute to one of the most iconic figures in South African music history, the Johnny Clegg Tribute Show is going digital, featuring some of South Africa’s top performers as well as some international names online.
Johnny’s son, Jesse also shared the news of the tribute concert on Instagram, saying:
“I am excited to announce this very special tribute event celebrating my dad’s life and music, featuring some incredible artists and dedicated to an important cause.”
About the Johnny Clegg Digital Tribute Concert
The digital tribute concert will feature fellow musicians that will commemorate Johnny Clegg’s life and musical career; such as; Zolane, éVoid, Jesse Clegg, Ard Matthews, Dan Patlansky, Karen Zoid, Sipho Mchunu, Ross Learmonth, Arno Carstens, Soweto Gospel Choir, Shekhinah, Tresor, Majozi, Kahn Morbee, Anna Wolf and Nicholas Petricca of Walk The Moon.
Details and Ticket Info:
- A R100 Tribute Virtual ticket will get you a ticket to the digital tribute concert.
- R150 Competition Virtual Ticket – which will grant you a ticket to the live stream where you also stand the chance to win a personalised limited edition Johnny Clegg Final Journey Tour jacket.
- R200 Donation Virtual Ticket – get this ticket for access to the live stream all while donating R100 to the Smile Foundation.
- Purchasing a ticket will give you access to the digital concert on 31 July 2020 at 20:00.
- The Concert will also be available for rebroadcasting from the 1 to 8 August 2020 if you have a ticket.
- Tickets are available via: tickets.heroticket.co.za
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