Coenie de Villiers

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Coenie de Villiers is a South African singer/songwriter, piano player, pop artist that sings in his mother tongue, Afrikaans. If any comparison was required, Coenie's music is best compared to the pop/rock of Herbert Groenemeyer (German language) or Billy Joel (USA English language).

Born in the Bloemfontein area, Coenie was educated at University of the Free State majoring in media studies where he later on lectured in the Communications faculty. He has also spent time as a radio DJ, TV presenter and advertising executive. Currently he is the presenter for the TV show 'Kwela' on DStv's KykNET channel. He has always viewed his musical career as his second vocation. He is also a classically trained pianist. During the late 1980s, Coenie spent a few years in self imposed exile in Cyprus.

Coenie first signed with Mountain Records, who recorded his debut album, Skoppensboer. He subsequently recorded 5 albums for the label many of which won industry awards.