Why we love Theuns Jordaan
Updated | By Charis Apelgren
Theuns Jordaan will be in studio for Friday Live on 9 May and you can see him at Jacaranda Day. Here are four reasons why we love him.
Theuns remains one of South Africa’s most loved singer-songwriters. He has solidified himself as a national treasure and has truly earned the title of 'The Golden Voice of South African Music' . Theuns received a Ghoema award for collective sales of more than 1 million at 1,3 million sold.
1) His first two albums, Vreemde stad and Tjailatyd, both sold more than 200 000 each
2) In 2013 he won a SAMA for Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album and also the SAMA for Best selling CDin South Africa
3) A huge fan of the music of Koos du Plessis, in April 2009 he released Cold Fire. It achieved platinum status and sales at over 100,000.
4) He won a Ghoema for the top selling album of the year in South Africa.
WIN WIN WIN
If you want to party with Theuns Jordaan and the rest of the awesome Jac Day line-up, we have two tickets with your name on it plus a Jacaranda FM Presents #1’s of the 80s 90s and Now album!
The playlist is made up of the station’s most popular songs over the decades and includes international stars like Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, Pink and Kelly Clarkson; with local favourites like The Springbok Nude Girls, Freshly Ground and The Parlotones also on the list.
Comment below and tell us: What date is Jacaranda Day?
Winner will be notified Friday, 9 May.
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