Romanz

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Romanz
RomanzOCover.jpg
From left Burgend Botha, Christopher Lee Viljoen, André Venter, Adam Barnard
Background information
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2008–14
LabelsSelect Music
Website romanz.co.uk

Romanz was a South African pop/opera vocal quartet. They sung predominantly in Afrikaans and also in English. They won several prominent awards for their work. They disbanded in 2014. [1] [2] Adam Barnard died on 6 May 2022. [3]

Contents

Members

Past Members: [4]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

DVDs

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References

  1. Walker, Heather. "Romanz: The next big boy band!". The South African. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  2. "Romanz singer arrested for speeding". Channel24. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  3. "Adam Barnard sterf". Maroela Media. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  4. "SA Romanz as Charlene weds". Archived from the original on 20 February 2018.