12-05-2025
Catch the father of modern Afrikaans music at Barnyard
Krugersdorp — Anton Goosen is certainly one of the best-known names in Afrikaans music, and is considered the father of modern Afrikaans music and is a songwriter for other artists as well as for himself.
A total of 19 of his hits are included in the latest Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge (FAK) collection, and his career spans almost five decades.
Join the Liedjieboer on a journey through all these years of hits and hear some of the stories surrounding the songs.
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Illimar Neitz accompanies Anton with his soulful guitar playing to add further colour to the unforgettable show.
Anton has worked with emerging artists over the years and helped to bring out their talent.
This time, Mari Bosman at Silverstar gets the opportunity to entertain the audience and open the stage for Anton at 19:00 on Friday, May 16.
This living legend has released more than 20 albums, written the music for several films – including 'n Brief vir Simone (1980), Die Laaste Tango (2013), and Siembamba (2017), as well as penned songs for famous artists, including Laurika Rauch, Richard Clayderman, Sonja Herholdt, Carike Keuzenkamp, Koos Kombuis and many more. His album, 40 jaar: Liedjieboer Innie Langpad, was released in 2019.
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His latest album is SIRKELS and contains nine new songs, including three arrangements – Bly by my, (my lief) and Êrens is jy by Antjie Krog, as well as Apollo 11 (Ruimtestasie Houston) by DJ Opperman. It also includes two duets, with Lise Swart and Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground, respectively.
Don't miss this opportunity to see Anton at the Barnyard Theatre Silverstar. To book your ticket, visit
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