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Karen Zoid
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Karen Zoid, whose birth name is Karen Louise Greeff, is a highly acclaimed South African rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, and talk show host. Her noteworthy works in both English and Afrikaans have garnered critical acclaim, leading several major local publications to bestow upon her the title of South Africa's Queen of Rock. The press has also dubbed her followers and the South African youth as the "Zoid Generation". Zoid's invaluable contributions to the South African music industry have earned her numerous accolades.
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