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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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Background information
OriginPretoria, South Africa
Genres
Years active2002–present
LabelsHathor Records, Gresham Records
Members
  • John-Henry Opperman
  • Marie-Louise Diedericks
  • Salmon de Jager
  • Dawie de Jager
  • Werner Griesel
  • Morné Bam
Past members
  • Miles Mulder
  • Michelle Ohlhoff
Websitehttp://www.klopjag.co.za

History

Klopjag[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

Current Members

  • 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

  • Michelle Ohlhoff – bass, backing vocals, keyboard (2004–2006)
  • Miles Mulder – drums, percussion (2004–2005)

Discography

Studio Albums

  • 13/02 (2002)
  • 15de Laan (2004)
  • Album 3[13] (2005)
  • 5[14] (2007)
  • Musiek vir die Agtergrond[15][16] (2008)

Live Album

  • 09 (2009)

DVDs

  • Aardklop (2007)
  • My Storie (2011)

References

  1. ^ Korff, Jean-Marie. "Roepman". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  2. ^ "Die Melkterte and Klopjag are back for 2 shows only!". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  3. ^ Channel24. "SAMA Nominees 2009". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Parks & Pringles Presents Biggy, Koos Kombuis, Melktert, Klopjag". Pretoria. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  5. ^ "4 gigs that will help you weather the cold". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  6. ^ "Meet the founder of WoodCrock: A local festival celebrating its 12th year". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  7. ^ "John-Henry Opperman". kykNET - John-Henry Opperman. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  8. ^ OFM. "John-Henry Opperman happy with his actor's award". OFM. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  9. ^ Korff, Jean-Marie. "WATCH: Voice SA contestant Dawie de Jager releases first single and music video". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  10. ^ "Dawie de Jager". M-Net - Dawie de Jager. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  11. ^ "Brand Strategy with Werner Griesel - YouTube | Brand strategy, Getting to know you, Brand strategist". Pinterest. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  12. ^ Griesel, Werner. "Werner Griesel". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  13. ^ "2005's Afrikaans Music - Our Christmas List! - 2005's Afrikaans Music - Our Christmas List". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  14. ^ "Kicking it with Klopjag". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  15. ^ Channel24. "SAMA Nominees 2009". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ Korff, Jean-Marie. "Musiek vir die Agtergrond". Channel. Retrieved 2021-03-07.

Category:South African musical groups


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