Klopjag is a South African, Afrikaans folk-rock band formed in Pretoria, Gauteng in 2002. The band's founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist John-Henry Opperman, cellist Marie-Louise Diedericks, singer-songwriter and guitarist Salmon de Jager and singer-songwriter and guitarist Dawie de Jager. Drummer and percussionist, Werner Griesel joined the band in 2005 and Morné Bam joined the band as bassist in 2006.
Klopjag | |
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| Origin | Pretoria, South Africa |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Hathor Records, Gresham Records |
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| Website | http://www.klopjag.co.za |
History
editKlopjag[1][2] played their first ever show together on 13 February 2002. Their debut album 13/02 was nominated for a "Geraas" Music Award in 2003, and Musiek vir die Agtergrond[3] was nominated for a SAMA in 2009 while they were playing major festivals[4][5][6] like Aardklop and KKNK. The group has always been well received by music critics for their folk-rock lyrical storytelling themes. Their music videos are widespread featured on South African music channels like DStv and MK89. They have made several appearances on tv shows and movies as a band or as band members.
Band members
editCurrent members
edit- John-Henry Opperman[7][8] – lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar (2002–present)
- Marie-Louise Diedericks – lead vocals, backing vocals, cello, keyboard, violin (2002–present)
- Salmon de Jager – lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica (2002–present)
- Dawie de Jager[9][10] – lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar (2002–present)
- Werner Griesel[11][12] – drums, percussion (2005–present)
- Morné Bam – bass (2006–present)
Former members
edit- Michelle Ohlhoff – bass, backing vocals, keyboard (2004–2006)
- Miles Mulder – drums, percussion (2004–2005)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 13/02 (2002)
- 15de Laan (2004)
- Album 3[13] (2005)
- 5[14] (2007)
- Musiek vir die Agtergrond[15][16] (2008)
Live album
edit- 09 (2009)
Dvds
edit- Aardklop (2007)
- My Storie (2011)
References
edit- ^ Korff, Jean-Marie. "Roepman". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Die Melkterte and Klopjag are back for 2 shows only!". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ Channel24. "SAMA Nominees 2009". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Parks & Pringles Presents Biggy, Koos Kombuis, Melktert, Klopjag". Pretoria. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "4 gigs that will help you weather the cold". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Meet the founder of WoodCrock: A local festival celebrating its 12th year". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "John-Henry Opperman". kykNET – John-Henry Opperman. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ OFM. "John-Henry Opperman happy with his actor's award". OFM. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ Korff, Jean-Marie. "WATCH: Voice SA contestant Dawie de Jager releases first single and music video". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Dawie de Jager". M-Net – Dawie de Jager. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Brand Strategy with Werner Griesel – YouTube | Brand strategy, Getting to know you, Brand strategist". Pinterest. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ Griesel, Werner. "Werner Griesel". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "2005's Afrikaans Music – Our Christmas List! – 2005's Afrikaans Music – Our Christmas List". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Kicking it with Klopjag". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ Channel24. "SAMA Nominees 2009". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Korff, Jean-Marie. "Musiek vir die Agtergrond". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.