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In My African Dreams Best of

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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.

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!

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".

If you like Johnny Clegg this is definitely for you. As usual the music sounds great and is worth replaying again and again. Buy it now.