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40 years of Mango Groove

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Claire Johnston - lead vocalist of the South African band Mango Groove - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about Claire's journey, how she met and joined the band, what challenges they faced being a multi-racial band during apartheid in South Africa, how she has navigated the ups and downs of the industry, and more about the upcoming 40th anniversary concert in Johannesburg.
Website - www.mangogroove.co.za
Instagram - @mangogrooveofficial
@clairejohnstonofficial
Facebook - @Mango.Groove
@mango.groove1
YouTube - @MangoGrooveOfficial
9 Sep 2025 English South Africa Music Interviews · Entertainment News

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