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Artist
Refentse
12+ albums
singer-songwriterpopafrikaans
about
Singer and songwriter, Refentse Morake has become a household name in the Afrikaans community. After Cecilia Marchionna uploaded a performance of him singing on the streets of Vereeniging, it was clear that Refentse can bring something different to the Afrikaans music scene. In 2015, Refentse made waves on the internet when he was recorded singing De la Rey and Laurika Rauch’s hit, Lisa se Klavier. Soon after the video’s were uploaded to the internet, Refentse became a viral sensation. Refentse initially had his 15 minutes of fame on the internet, but it wasn’t long before he had the opportunity to make a career out of it. After the release of his debut album earlier this year, it is clear this artist has been welcomed with open arms. His album called My hart Bly in `n Taal, features his versions on popular and classic hits, such as Johannes Kerkorrel’s Halala Afrika, David Kramer’s Meisie Sonner Sokkies and a Laurika Rauch medley. The album also features his beautiful croon on Baby Wat Eet Ons Vanaand? Other performances, not included on his album, includes Karen Zoid’s Toe Vind Ek Jou and a collaboration between Ricus Nel, Adam Tas, Bok van Blerk and the man himself with Hardekole. Refentse brings an African flavor of sorts to the Afrikaans pop music scene. His warm voice accompanied with the strains of the harmonica, some pop-hooks and the guitar are just some of the sounds that make up for the wonderful sound of his music. When he was 17-years-old, famous South Afri
