Louise Carver (born 10 January 1979), is a popular South African singer-songwriter and pianist.[1]
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Louise Carver was born in Cape Town and holds both British and South African citizenship. She has been playing piano since the age of 11 and received her first recording contract at the age of 15. She attended the Rustenberg Girls High, matriculating in 1996. She received an honours degree from the University of Cape Town, a PPE (politics, philosophy and economics) degree, in 2002.[1]
She released her first single (It Don’t Matter) at age 17 and her debut album (Mirrors and Windows)at the age of 18.[1] It Don’t Matter was released late in 1996.[1] The single reached number 1 on the South African National Campus Charts and spent 11 weeks on the South African National Top 40 Charts, reaching the 3rd position.
Currently she is under contract at Sony BMG.[1]
Channel24 gave a favorable review of Carver in 2009.[3] In June 2010, the City Press said that Carver's Look to the Edge album "has an edgy electronic/pop sound with infusions of South African rhythms and percussion, [and] will appeal to South African and global audiences alike... This 12-track album is unique and diverse. It’s easy listening and has something for everyone."[4]
First for Women, a South African insurance company, has sponsored Carver.[5]