Bok van Blerk
| BOK VAN BLERK | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Louis Andreas Pepler |
| Born |
30 March 1978 Boskop, Overberg Western Cape |
| Origin | Western Cape |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Labels | Mozi-rekords |
| Website |
www |
Bok van Blerk' (born Louis Andreas Pepler; 30 March 1978) is a South African musician who sings in Afrikaans. He became famous in 2006 for his rendition of "De la Rey" by Sean Else and Johan Vorster.[1]
Early life and career
Van Blerk went to Hoërskool Die Wilgers (school) in Pretoria.[2] After his study, he spent time working abroad.[1]
In March 2006, Bok van Blerk and the Mossies released the album Jy praat nog steeds my taal (You still speak my language). The same album was rereleased in October 2006 under the name De La Rey and solely credited to Bok van Blerk. According to Van Blerk "and the Mossies" was removed because his fellow singer, Tanya van Graan, was too busy modelling. Van Blerk is accompanied by Jaco Mans (and occasionally Manie van Niekerk) on lead guitar, Francois Coetzee on bass guitar, and Nathan Smit on the drums.[1]
Discography
- 2005: De La Rey
- 2009: Afrikanerhart
- 2010: My Kreet
- 2013: Steek Die Vure Aan
- 2015: Sing Afrikaner Sing
Filmography
- Platteland (2011)
- "As jy sing" (2013)
- "Vrou Soek Boer"(2014)
- "Leading Lady"(2014)
References
- 1 2 3 ,Tanya de Vente (Vrouekeur) "Bok van Blerk, 'n bok vir sports Archived 29 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine., accessed 23 February 2007
- ↑ Rapport, Hanlie Retief gesels met Bok van Blerk Archived 19 May 2007 at the Wayback Machine., accessed 23 February 2005
External links
- Bok van Blerk's homepage
- The Right Perspective interview (with YouTube video)
- Bok van Blerk's fanpage
- Alec Russell, "Boer Roar," Financial Times
- "Between Pride and Prejudice: The Problem of History", about van Blerk's De la Rey
- De la Rey music video from MK89 on YouTube
- Video interview with Bok van Blerk about "De la Rey" on Beeld webwerf