DANIE NIEHAUS


Danie Niehaus is one of South Africa's best-kept secrets. His voice has an incredible range and his first love is as a cabaret singer. Danie writes all his own songs and after criss-crossing the country with his many tours and performances, Danie returned to his home of Melkbosstrand to work on the album, Dagboek. Some of his most well-known songs are Sweef Soos 'n Arend, Jy Is Vrou and Dis Wind, Dis Reen, Dis water.

Danie's achievements are many and varied. He was the backing artist for Bonnie Tyler during her 1993 South African tour, he is a supporter and role model for several local charities including the Heart Foundation of South Africa and Child Welfare, for whose benefit he rode a bicycle from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in May 1995 to raise funds. His CD GrootsteTreffers was released in 1992, followed by Kleure at the end of 1993.