Klopjag
South African, Afrikaans folk-rock band
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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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| 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
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)