David Jenkins, the so-called "White Zulu" from KwaZulu-Natal wowed audiences at Madiba

Award nominated son of former colonists sings as an authentic Zulu
By: ViziPress
 
Sept. 3, 2011 - PRLog -- Singing in English and Zulu he combined traditional maskandi hits from the Zulu heartland with Johnny Clegg standards like "Asimbonango" - the tribute to Nelson Mandela - and his original songs from his (South African Traditional Music Awards) SATMA-nominated album, "Child of Africa" (myspace.com/davidjenkins)    

The crowd hummed along to the Clegg hits like "Impi" and "The Crossing" while the ended the evening when the crowd called for an encore with a "singalong" - which   turned out to be a reprise of the near-anthemic "Asimbonanga" which laments the jailing of Mandela and now serves as a reminder of the anti-apartheid struggle and the accomplishments of the new South Africa.  

The 19 year old Jenkins, who combines choir boy looks with a full Zulu regalia of skins and rainbow colors represents a once unthinkable amalgam of cultures - traditional Africa and post-colonial Europe.  Jenkins will be performing at the South African Food Festival (http://www.southafricanfoodfest.com)  near Richmond VA on Sep 10-11 and will be returning to New York for additional performances before embarking on a West Coast and Florida tour.
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