
Anton Goosen is certainly one of the best-known names in Afrikaans music and is considered the father of modern Afrikaans music as a songwriter for other artists as well as for himself/ 19 of his hits are included in the latest F.A.K. collection and his career spans almost five decades.
Join the Liedjieboer on a journey through all these years of hits and hear some of the stories surrounding the songs. Illimar Neitz accompanies Anton with his soulful guitar playing to add further colour to the unforgettable show.
Anton has worked with emerging artists over the years and helped to bring out their talent. This time Mari Bosman at Silverstar gets the opportunity to entertain the audience and open the stage for Anton.
This living legend, widely regarded as the father of Afrikaans rock, has released more than 20 albums, written the music for several films – including ‘n Brief vir Simone (1980), Die Laaste Tango (2013), and Siembamba (2017), as well as penned songs for famous artists, including Laurika Rauch, Richard Clayderman, Sonja Herholdt, Carike Keuzenkamp, Koos Kombuis and many more. His latest album, 40 jaar: Liedjieboer Innie Langpad, was released in 2019.
His latest album is, SIRKELS. SIRKELS contains nine new songs, including three arrangements – Bly by my, (my lief) and Êrens is jy by Antjie Krog, as well as Apollo 11 (Ruimtestasie Houston) by DJ Opperman. It also includes two duets, with Lise Swart and Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground, respectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Website: www.antongoosen.co.za