A Country Imagined

A Country Imagined is a series of South African documentaries of a journey through South Africa with legendary musician Johnny Clegg (an anthropologist), who explores the landscapes that have inspired artists, writers, musicians and dancers for centuries - the "imaginings" of our society.
Programmes spotlight South African artists, some known around the world, including Nadine Gordimer, Olive Schreiner, Hugh Masekela, Gerard Sekoto, William Kentridge and David Goldblatt.
The show, brings all South Africans together through an exploration of art and artists set against a backdrop of scenery and a vexed and dramatic history.
Shot in HD, the series includes aerial, historical and time-lapse photography.

Enquiries can be made by phoning +27 11 714-8066 or mailing the Business Development sales teams at content@sabc.co.za

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Travel & Events

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• a country imagined
• documentary
• tv
• johnny clegg

[shanecameron78]

This is where I was born, this is where I grew up, this is where my heart will forever be and this is my country. Forever.

-Shane Steenkamp

[blues2win]

Incredible series on South Africa and gives you another perspective on the country from a cultural,artistic,landscape and geographic point of view. Johnny Clegg as the presenter is an iconic South African and I recommend everyone to watch the series.Very uplifting series.