Savuka facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Savuka
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 music, Afro pop, rock, Zulu music
Years active	1986–1994
Labels	EMI, Capitol
Associated acts	Juluka
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, 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.

Selected music

Members

• Mandisa Dlanga – vocals.
• Johnny Clegg – guitar, vocals (died 2019).
• Steve Mavuso – keyboards, vocals.
• Keith Hutchinson – saxophone, keyboards, vocals.
• Solly Letwaba – bass (died 2001).
• Derek de Beer – drums.
• Andy Innes – guitar, mandolin, vocals.
• Bongani Masuku – vocals (died 2014).
• Dudu Zulu – percussion, vocals (died 1992).

See also

In Spanish: Savuka para niños