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Mango Groove’s career has spanned an exciting and turbulent time in South Africa’s
history. Since its first iconic multi-platinum release in 1989, the band, together
with its charismatic lead singer Claire Johnston, has gone on to become a household
name in South Africa. To date, Mango Groove has sold over 750 000 albums in South
Africa alone and enjoyed over 12 Number 1 hits and received every conceivable SA
music and video award, as well as a number of global ones. Mango Groove is Kelly
Petlane (penny whistle), Claire Johnston (vocals), Beaulah Hashe (vocals), John
Leyden bass/vocals), Khanyo Maphumulo (vocals), Siziwe Ngema (vocals), Harold Wynkwardt
(keyboards), Michael Bester (guitar), Mauritz Lotz (guitar), Neil Ettridge (drums),
Sydney Mavundla (trumpet) and Percy Mbonani (tenor sax).
• Mango Groove performs on the Conga Stage on Saturday August 27.