Foto na Dans

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Foto na Dans
Origin Stellenbosch, South Africa
Genre(s) Indie rock, Afrikaans rock
Years active 2006–present
Label(s) Rhythm Records
Associated acts Fokofpolisiekar
Website www.fotonadans.co.za
Members
LeRoi Nel
Alex Fourie
Niel Basson
Theuns Schoonwinkel
Dirkie Uys

Foto Na Dans (English: Photo after dance) are a five-piece indie rock band from Stellenbosch, fronted by singer/songwriter LeRoi Nel. Other band members are Neil Basson (lead guitar), Theuns Schoonwinkel (Bass), Alex Fourie (Trumpet, Keyboard), Dirkie Uys (Drums).[1]

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[edit] Band Formation

All of the band members beside LeRoi Nel were previously in the band, Trompie is Dood[2] which won the national highschool Afrikaans rock band competition, Rockspaaider, in 2005. Some band members from Trompie Is Dood went their separate ways, making place for a vocalist, the position which was filled by LeRoi Nel.[3]

[edit] Awards and Nominations

Their video for the single Soldaatvolk is nominated for Best Love Scene and for Best Video while the band is nominated for Best Group in the 2008 MK Awards [4]. Foto Na Dans won the Best Group category after going up against the likes of The Parlotones, Springbok Nude Girls and Cassette.

Foto Na Dans has recently been nominated for a SAMA (South African Music Award) for Best Afrikaans Rock Album for their debut album 'Intervensie'. [5]

[edit] Discography

[edit] EPs

  • Foto Na Dans EP - Rhythm Records - January 2007

[edit] Studio Album

  • Intervensie - Rhythm Records - September 2007


[edit] Singles

Title Album Label
"Huiwerig" Foto Na Dans EP 2007 Rhythm Records
"Soldaatvolk" Foto Na Dans EP 2007 Rhythm Records
"Vergeet Van My" Intervensie 2007 Rhythm Records
"Hou Jou Hande by Mekaar" Intervensie2007 Rhythm Records

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Oppikoppi. "On Behalf of Oppikoppi: Bands Performing at Oppikoppi, 2007". Retrieved on 2007-08-31. 
  2. ^ iAfrica. "iAfrica Music Review". Retrieved on 2007-09-22. 
  3. ^ Yolandi Groenewald. "Isolation.tv Interview". Retrieved on 2007-11-18. 
  4. ^ nominations page|http://www.mnet.co.za/MK/shows/displayShow.asp?id=48&Type=art&ArticleId=655
  5. ^ MIO News Article|http://www.mio.co.za/newsitem.php?id=2818
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