In My African Dreams Best of [Import]

Johnny Clegg | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 15, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B000026X1J
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,699 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #63 in Music > World Music > Africa > South Africa

Editorial Reviews

1994 Release Originally on the Rhythm Safari Label and Later on Priority. 16 Track Collection from the Acclaimed South African Artist Now Out of Print in the USA.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ama Johnny Clegg!, June 20, 2000

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Shelley van Kooten - See all my reviews

This review is from: In My African Dreams Best of (Audio CD)

Being a South African I love to get back to my roots and hear the wonderful rhythms and sounds of Johnny Clegg. Johnny Clegg as always has a very distinctive 'african-type beat' to his music and you just cant help getting up and joining in. This is great compilation of his work and a must for all Johnny Clegg fans.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clegg - A Beautiful Voice from Africa, July 30, 2011

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J. L. Shipp "Book Lover, Foodie, Philosopher" (Richmond, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In My African Dreams Best of (Audio CD)

I was introduced to Johnny Clegg by my South African friend Jen. Clegg's sound is infectious, ethnic, full of heart, and poppy. His songs are soul stirrers. This Best Of is a great introduction to Johnny. Even with Johnny's more serious songs, you feel embraced by great arrangements and instrumentations. His voice is light yet full of strength and passion that cause a feeling like you are soaring, lifted invisibly upward.

My favorite tracks are very familiar tracks for those who know Clegg's work.

1) Scatterlings of Africa
2) I Call Your Name
3) Asimbonanga (this song is about Nelson Mandela)
4) Great Heart
5) These Days

If you aren't familiar with African music and feel a litle hestiant trying it out, Clegg is a great beginner's choice that will lead you to discover more African artsts, perhaps like Asa or Angelique Kidjo.

Peace!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction to Johnny Clegg, April 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: In My African Dreams Best of (Audio CD)

I liked this album a lot, particularly after visiting South Africa; however, this album is missing some of his more famous songs. For example, how can you have a "best of" without "Impi".