Die Tuindwergies - Terwyl Die Donker Wolke Dans (CD)

MK Award Winner for Best Newcomer 2011, Die Tuindwergies will be releasing their second full lenght album "Terwyl die Donker Wolke Dans" on 2 July 2012. The band will introduce the new album to fans with a national tour in July. With a combination of country, folk and rock influences, Die Tuindwergies introduces a new season for Afrikaans music, "Terwyl die Donker Wolke Dans" is like that old pair of jeans in your cupboard, no need to go on a about it, it just fits comfortably. The songs weave into each other seamlessly and the more listens to the album, the more one discovers the depth of the music, lyrics and production.The songs are original and were written by bandmembers Emile Swiegers and Pieter de Jager (except for their cover version of Meisie sonder Sokkies by David Kramer.)The band is made up of two sets of brothers, both from talented musical families. Die Tuindwergies started out in 2009 with their debut EP "Tuis Gebak". Their hit single "Kopskutkinders" reached the no 1 position on Tuks FM's Top 30 and was the most requested song for three consecutive weeks by Tuks FM listeners. It also reached the no 1 position on Jacaranda FM Top 10. Their first full lenght album (self titled) was released in 2010 and established Die Tuindwergies as one of SA most popular alternative bands. their diverse musical style has gained them many fans from different walks of life. Good, bad, silly, serious, lazy, ambitious - everybody loves Die Tuindwergies.