Claire Johnston (born 16 December 1967) is an Anglo-South African
singer and songwriter. She is the lead singer of the South African
fusion band Mango Groove.Born in the South of England, Johnston has
lived in South Africa since the age of three. She joined Mango Groove
at age 17, and has since recorded six studio albums with the band,
toured extensively, and released two solo albums. She has come to be
recognised as a symbol of the Rainbow Nation, Desmond Tutu's vision of
a multicultural South Africa in the post-apartheid era.Among her
musical influences she lists Ella Fitzgerald and Debbie Harry, as well
as Louis Armstrong and the crooners of the mid-20th century.
singer and songwriter. She is the lead singer of the South African
fusion band Mango Groove.Born in the South of England, Johnston has
lived in South Africa since the age of three. She joined Mango Groove
at age 17, and has since recorded six studio albums with the band,
toured extensively, and released two solo albums. She has come to be
recognised as a symbol of the Rainbow Nation, Desmond Tutu's vision of
a multicultural South Africa in the post-apartheid era.Among her
musical influences she lists Ella Fitzgerald and Debbie Harry, as well
as Louis Armstrong and the crooners of the mid-20th century.
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