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Artist
Karlien van Jaarsveld
12+ albums
south africaafrikaansdancepopsouth african
about
Karlien van Jaarsveld is the eldest of three children. She is the eldest sister of the already well-known Bobby van Jaarsveld. She is not new to the music industry. Three years ago Karlien started performing with Bobby as one of his guitarists and backing vocalist. She also performed a duet with Bobby on his latest album. Two years ago Karlien decided to pursue her own career, and started a rock band - REVOLUSIE. She was both the founder and lead singer of the group. Rock music has always been in her blood and she considers the two years spent with REVOLUSIE as one of her best educational experiences. Karlien chose to pursue a solo career in Oktober 2008, and left REVOLUSIE. John Vorster Songs signed Karlien as artist. Karlien's album 'Jakkals Trou Met Wolf Se Vrou' was released. Videos were also shot and released for 'Beter as Liefde' and 'Jakkals Trou Met Wolf Se Vrou'. Karlien's album spent a couple of weeks under the top 5 sellers on the DKNT charts. The album's sales reached Platinum status. Karlien appeared in a Afrikaans movie 'Platteland' along Steve Hofmeyr, Bok van Blerk, Jay and Lianie, playing the role of a cheeky senior in high school. In 2011 she was nominated for 3 Tempo awards - Best new artist, best pop album and Best female artist, of which she won the Best new artist award. --- Karlien van Jaarsveld is die oudste van 3 kinders. Sy is die ouer suster van die reeds bekende Bobby van Jaarsveld. Karlien is nie ‘n nuwe gesig in die musiekbedryf nie. Sy he
