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[[Savuka]], occasionally referred to as [[Johnny Clegg]] & [[Savuka]], 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. Savuka disbanded thereafter.

The group performed regularly throughout South Africa, including at venues such as the [[Baxter Theatre]] in 1986.

==Sources==

[[Brian Barrow]] and [[Yvonne Williams-Short]] (eds.). 1988. ''Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987''. Cape Town: The [[Baxter Theatre]].

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savuka

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