Double dose of talent
MUSIC: THE VAN JAARSVELDS BRING MAGIC AT THE BOARDWALK Siblings to treat their fans this festive season.
Fans of the beloved Van Jaarsveld siblings are in for a super treat these holidays. The captivating and uber talented brother and sister are both headed to Port Elizabeth to perform for their fans.
First up is Karlien van Jaarsveld on December 26. The oldest of three siblings, Karlien started performing with younger brother Bobby in 2005, doing back-up vocals and acoustics for him. She also sang a duet with her famous brother on his first album and in 2006, decided to do her own thing.
Although an absolute rocker at heart, the beautiful, petite Karlien decided to pursue a solo career in 2008 and has since released popular songs such as Beter as Liefde and Jakkals trou met wolf se vrou which reached platinum status in no time. This beloved singer also boasts a Huisgenoot Tempo Award and three Ghoema Awards.
Besides all her musical accolades Karlien has also tried her hand at acting and dancing and done really well, appearing in the Afrikaans film Platteland and on Strictly Come Dancing which she won.
Brother Bobby takes to the stage on December 30. His professional career very much mirrors that of his older sister. A familiar face and much loved judge on The Voice SA, millions of South Africans tuned into this singing competition on television last year to watch him encourage and coach the singers of “Team Bobby.”
It is, however, Bobby’s voice and self-written lyrics to his catchy songs which make fans melt.
Net vir Jou, his album released in 2009, reached platinum status and sales of over 83 000 units. Songs on this album include Spieëltjie and Net vir jou which fans can look forward to hearing at the Boardwalk when he takes to the Amphitheatre stage this month.