Local pop group Mango Groove have been a massive part of South Africa’s DNA and have released songs that continue to inspire a nation two decades after release. The group released their latest critically-acclaimed album ‘Faces To The Sun’ back in 2016 and now, the band is ready for their next project. Founding member John Leyden has confirmed that the group is busy working on a film about the impact the group’s music has had.
“The Covid-19 has hit everyone hard including musicians with the cancellations of events. It is quite a big knock but we are trying to stay focused by keeping busy. We are planning a documentary movie and a movie which will be about the Mango Groove songs, and it needs a lot of hard work and a lot of money,” John explains.
He adds “After the lockdown we have an exciting project that also involves other artists and we will also go on a national tour. We are very lucky as Mango Groove that we have been appealing to all generations in South Africa for years. For us during this sobering time, we are reflecting on that.”
John adds that the reason Mango Groove still remains relevant after all these years is their ability to connect to audiences. “The secret [behind the band’s longevity] is that we have a continuation when it comes to key members of the group. We are sincere in what we do, and we write our music in a simple way. We write from the heart,” he says.
There is currently no release date for the planned documentary.
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