MEET THE CAST

Charl du Plessis (Keyboard)

Pianist Du Plessis is the latest addition to the international roster of Claves Recording Artists with his Baroque Swing Volume

2. He is a doctor of music and has recorded eight albums and two DVDs for which he has received a Sama and Ghoema award. He has been performing with Nataniël for the past 17 years.

Nicolaas Swart ( Vocals)

Swart started his career as a member of the boyband, Hi-5. Since then he has been part of many stage productions, including Houtkruis – Die Musical. Swart manages Nataniël House Of Music and also works as a fitness instructor and swimwear model.

Dihan Slabbert (vocals)

He was one of the founding members of the boyband, Hi-5. He has taken part in multiple stage and studio productions and has worked with numerous South African and international artists, including Rina Hugo, PJ Powers, Taylor Dane and Paul Potts.

Hugo Radyn (Drums)

He is a founding member of the band, Float Parade. Radyn has been percussion lecturer at the Cornwall Hill College: Music Academy since 2015.

Werner Spies (Bass)

Spies has recorded with many artists, featured most recently on the upcoming Charl du Plessis CD Baroque Swing

Volume 2. Spies has performed internationally with concert tours to China, Switzerland, The Netherlands and Scotland. He co-owns Haloa Coffee, operating three cafés at the University of Pretoria.

Juan Oosthuizen (Guitar)

Oosthuizen has worked with some of the best artists in the South African music industry, including Mango Groove, Riana Nel, Nianell, Vusi Mahlasela, Sibongile Ngoma, Ed Jordan, Nataniël, Coleske, Niemand and Lebo M.