Jesse Clegg shares how "Hoping for a Miracle" reimagines his father's hit songs

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"Hoping for a Miracle" is a brand new song featuring Johnny Clegg and Msaki. It was produced by Johnny's son, Jesse Clegg who took four of Johnny's big hits and reworked them into a contemporary song. He shared the inspiration behind the song as well as how he surprised Msaki by inviting her to add her voice and songwriting to the project.

11 Dec 2022 English South Africa Music Interviews

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