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Born in the heart of South Africa, Appel (Christoph Kotzé) is a contemporary Afrikaans songwriter and singer. Raised in a music-centered environment, he commenced his musical journey during high school, where he first picked up the guitar. Appel is renowned for penning hits for Afrikaans giants like Theuns Jordaan, while his voice soared to the top of the charts with the album "Patriot." Appel's music is more than just entertainment; it's a tapestry of relatable stories woven with raw emotion. Aside from his studio releases, his passion ignites every stage and mesmerizes audiences. He owns a record label, Appel Musiek. This Ghoema Award-winning artist is not just a singer-songwriter; he's the voice of a generation, pulsating with the rhythm of South Africa.

Discography

Albums⁴

Hardwekende Man2021 • albumTracks: 12

In Afrikaans (Live)2020 • albumTracks: 12

Patroit2019 • albumTracks: 13

Boer Loop Deur My Are2018 • albumTracks: 18

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