Karen Zoid
Karen Zoid was born in Brussels, Belgium in 1978. The daughter of a South African diplomat, she grew up in Johannesburg. She is an accomplished songwriter with both vocal and guitar talent. From busking on the streets of Melville early in her career, she has risen to become an award-winning national figure.
Many of her songs, in both English and Afrikaans, have attained cult status, transcending language and cultural barriers. Her band is composed of Don Reinecke, Rixi Roman and Marlon Green.
Zoid’s status as a cross-cultural icon was clear when she performed at President Mbeki’s inauguration.
She and her band performed at Nelson Mandela’s 46664 charity concert in South Africa in 2005. She also donated her part of royalties on an album sponsored by Levi Strauss to the Treatment Action Campaign.
Website: http://www.karenzoid.co.za/