Klopjag

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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.

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Klopjag
Origin Pretoria, 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
Website http://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

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

Live album

Dvds

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