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Johnny Clegg
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225
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227
Songwriter
5
Guitarist
4
Concertinist
3
Musical Bow Player
3
Vocalist
9
Producer
2
Arranger
4
Composer
1
Keyboardist
1
Executive Producer
1
Bassist
1
Lead Vocalist
1
Lyricist
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