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Afrikaans is Groot Temalied (Afrikaans is Groot 2019 - Die Konsert) [Live at Sun Arena - Time Square, 2019]
Steve Hofmeyr, Snotkop, Corlea, Jay, Karlien Van Jaarsveld, Theuns Jordaan, Riana Nel, Bok van Blerk, Elvis Blue, Demi Lee Moore, Ruhan Du Toit, Ricus Nel, Tarryn Lamb & Dewald Wasserfall
Ons Vir Jou Suid-Afrika (Afrikaans is Groot 2018 Die Konsert) [Live at Sun Arena - Time Square, 2018]
Steve Hofmeyr, Juanita du Plessis, Theuns Jordaan, Riana Nel, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Karlien Van Jaarsveld, Snotkop, Corlea, Bok van Blerk, Tarryn Lamb, Dewald Wasserfall, Elvis Blue, Jay Du Plessis, Jo Black, Ricus Nel, Refentse, Touch of Class, Dirk Van Der Westhuizen, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Melinda Bam, Armand Aucamp, Demi Lee Moore & Ivan Roux
Goud In Die Vuur
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Beloofde Land
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Lady In Red (Live Performance)
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Langpad Alleen Pad
Elvis Blue & Snotkop
Die Brug (Live Performance)
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Lighthouse (Live Performance)
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Die Langpad Gee Nie Om Nie
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Berg (Live Performance)
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Artist Biography
Often referred to as “the gentleman of South African music,” Elvis Blue is known for heartwarming, arena-ready adult contemporary songs that blend pop, rock, folk, and other genres while straddling between lyrics in English and his first language, Afrikaans. Born Jan Adriaan Hoogendyk in 1979, the self-taught musician played in multiple bands in school, then later busked in the streets of his hometown of Johannesburg before traveling to London and Scotland, where he continued to busk and sharpen his skills as a performer. But his breakthrough followed his 2010 Idols South Africa victory, after which he released his platinum self-titled English album that included the song “Little Hero,” a duet with 2010 Idols SA runner-up Lloyd Cele with whom Blue chose to split his prize money. Given the country’s complicated history with race, both the song and gesture offered moments of unity. Elvis Blue has continued to play the role of unifier on albums that—whether sung in English or Afrikaans—are packed with more anthemic and uplifting songs.
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