Foto Na Dans (English: Photo After Dance) was a five piece Afrikaans progressive rock band from Bellville, South Africa, fronted by singer/songwriter Le-Roi Nel (vocals, guitar). Other band members are Neil Basson (lead guitar, vocals), John Havemann (bass), Alex Fourie (trumpet, keyboard), and Dirkie Uys (drums).[1]
Foto Na Dans | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bellville, South Africa |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | 2006–2012 |
| Labels | Rhythm Records |
| Members | Le Roi Nel Alex Fourie Neil Basson John Havemann Dirkie Uys |
| Website | www.fotonadans.co.za |
Band formation
editAll of the band members beside 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 which left space for a vocalist; this position was later filled by LeRoi Nel.[3]
Collaborations
editThe song "Afrikaans" was released by Foto na Dans in collaboration with Flash Republic and is freely downloadable from the Dans Republic website.[4]
Third studio album
editThe third studio unnamed studio album was announced on the band's Facebook page. The band stated that they were busy in studio, that the first single would be available mid-April 2010 and that the CD would be released in mid-May.[5]
Indefinite hiatus
editIn January 2012, the band announced that they would be going on indefinite hiatus in order to pursue other musical avenues. They played three final farewell shows in February 2012 entitled "Die Laaste Dans" (English: The Final Dance).[6]
Awards and nominations
editTheir video for the single Soldaatvolk was nominated for Best Love Scene and for Best Video, while the band is nominated for Best Group in the 2008 MK Awards.[7] 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 was also nominated in 2008 for a SAMA (South African Music Award) for Best Afrikaans Rock Album for their debut album Intervensie.[8]
Discography
editEPs
edit- Foto Na Dans EP - January 2007
Studio albums
edit- Intervensie - September 2007
- Pantomime op Herwinbare Klanke - 2008
- Die Vloed - 2010
Singles
edit| 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" | Intervensie 2007 | Rhythm Records |
| "Natuurlik Verlig" | Pantomime Op Herwinbare Klanke 2008 | Rhythm Records |
| "Die Vloed" | Die Vloed 2010 | Rhythm Records |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Oppikoppi. "On Behalf of Oppikoppi: Bands Performing at Oppikoppi, 2007". Archived from the original on 11 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-31.
- ^ iAfrica. "iAfrica Music Review". Retrieved 22 September 2007.
- ^ Yolandi Groenewald. "Isolation.tv Interview". Retrieved 18 November 2007.
- ^ "Dans Republic". Archived from the original on 13 December 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ "Foto na Dans' Facebook page". Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/notes/foto-na-dans/foto-na-dans-die-laaste-dans-the-final-dance/10150539587704137 [user-generated source]
- ^ nominations page|http://www.mnet.co.za/MK/shows/displayShow.asp?id=48&Type=art&ArticleId=655 Archived 29 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ MIO News Article|http://www.mio.co.za/newsitem.php?id=2818