Theuns Jordaan

Theuns Jordaan (10 January 1971 – 17 November 2021) was a South African singer-songwriter.

Theuns Jordaan
Background information
Born(1971-01-10)10 January 1971
Eastern Cape
Died17 November 2021(2021-11-17) (aged 50)
Pretoria, South Africa
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1992–2021

Biography

Jordaan was born on 10 January 1971 on a Karoo farm near Venterstad in the Eastern Cape. While studying industrial psychology at the University of Stellenbosch, he had his first performance on 21 October 1992 at a local bar called The Terrace.[1] He started composing his own lyrics, resulting in five songs of his debut album, Vreemde Stad. Theuns attended Volkskool High School in Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape. While at school, Std 9 and matric he played music and sang to local patrons at a pizza restaurant/ pub called Trail in.

After he completed his studies, Jordaan spent a year as an entrepreneur. In October 1998, he moved from the Cape to Pretoria and, after gaining popularity in the city, recorded his debut album, Vreemde Stad, in Stellenbosch. This album was released in 2000 at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees in Oudtshoorn. EMI released Vreemde Stad shortly afterwards, and the album surpassed triple platinum status (150,000 copies) in July 2003.[2]

He launched his second album, Tjailatyd at the Aardklop music festival in 2002, which also sold more than 150,000 records. The South African guitar player, Anton L'Amour, performed with Theuns and was responsible for all the guitar tracks in Vreemde Stad and Tjailatyd.

Personal life

Jordaan died on 17 November 2021, after being diagnosed with leukemia in September 2020.[3] He was laid to rest in Pretoria on 26 November 2021.[4]

Music

Jordaan's singing was characterized by his deeply emotive bass voice.[5][6] His music has been said to be "faintly bluesly, radio-friendly", with his lyrics "infused with a mournful love of South Africa".[7]

Discography
  • Vreemde stad (1999)
  • Tjailatyd (2002)
  • Seisoen (2005)
  • Kouevuur (2009)
  • Roeper (2012)
  • Tribute to the poets (2014)
  • Agter Slot en Grendel (2020)

References
  1. Van Rooyen, Gerhard. "Theuns Jordaan : Biografie". www.theunsjordaan.co.za. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  2. "Don't miss popular Theuns". Go!. 13 April 2006. Archived from the original on 10 October 2006. Retrieved 24 February 2007.
  3. "Theuns Jordaan oorlede". Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  4. "FOTO'S : Theuns Jordaan luisterryk gegroet". Netwerk24. 27 November 2021.
  5. "Music Review : Theuns Jordaan - Seisoen". Last FM. Retrieved 24 February 2007.
  6. "Draadloos Volume 1 - Various [EMI]". Amuzine. Archived from the original on 26 March 2007. Retrieved 24 February 2007.
  7. Jean Barker. "Music Review : Theuns Jordaan - Seisoen". 24.com Entertainment. Retrieved 24 February 2007.
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