Klopjag

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.

Klopjag
OriginPretoria, South Africa
Genres
Years active2002–present
LabelsHathor Records, Gresham Records
Members
  • John-Henry Opperman
  • Marie-Louise Diedericks
  • Salmon de Jager
  • Dawie de Jager
  • Werner Griesel
  • Morné Bam
Past members
  • Miles Mulder
  • Michelle Ohlhoff
Websitehttp://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)

Discography

Studio albums
  • 13/02 (2002)
  • 15de Laan (2004)
  • Album 3[13] (2005)
  • 5[14] (2007)
  • Musiek vir die Agtergrond[15][16] (2008)

Live album
  • 09 (2009)

Dvds
  • Aardklop (2007)
  • My Storie (2011)

References
  1. Korff, Jean-Marie. "Roepman". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  2. "Die Melkterte and Klopjag are back for 2 shows only!". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  3. Channel24. "SAMA Nominees 2009". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  4. "Parks & Pringles Presents Biggy, Koos Kombuis, Melktert, Klopjag". Pretoria. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  5. "4 gigs that will help you weather the cold". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  6. "Meet the founder of WoodCrock: A local festival celebrating its 12th year". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  7. "John-Henry Opperman". kykNET – John-Henry Opperman. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  8. OFM. "John-Henry Opperman happy with his actor's award". OFM. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  9. Korff, Jean-Marie. "WATCH: Voice SA contestant Dawie de Jager releases first single and music video". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  10. "Dawie de Jager". M-Net – Dawie de Jager. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  11. "Brand Strategy with Werner Griesel – YouTube | Brand strategy, Getting to know you, Brand strategist". Pinterest. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  12. Griesel, Werner. "Werner Griesel". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  13. "2005's Afrikaans Music – Our Christmas List! – 2005's Afrikaans Music – Our Christmas List". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  14. "Kicking it with Klopjag". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  15. Channel24. "SAMA Nominees 2009". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  16. Korff, Jean-Marie. "Musiek vir die Agtergrond". Channel. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
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