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Born
1987
1987
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South Africa
South Africa
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Born and raised in the Sundays River Valley of the Eastern Cape, Hermanus Lukas Combrinck Kleinhans, professionally known as Herman Kleinhans is a highly acclaimed South African singer, songwriter, and composer. He has established himself as a central figure within the contemporary Afrikaans music industry, widely admired for his emotive acoustic folk arrangements and deeply relatable lyrical narratives.
Kleinhans caught the nation’s attention in May 2015 when he won the prestigious Afri-Visie national songwriting competition for his hit single "Ek Sweer." This major breakthrough led to the formation of the beloved folk music duo TWEE, alongside Maria Rademan. Together, they captured the hearts of music lovers across the country with their chart-topping studio albums, "Piekniek vir Twee" and "Sirkels." Transitioning into a highly successful solo career, Kleinhans released impactful albums including "Kamer 4" and the South African Music Award-nominated "Ruite Oop," which yielded the massive fan-favorite single "Dankie." Beyond his success on the airwaves, he is an accomplished television composer, earning a Golden Horn Award for Best Achievement in Original Music for his dramatic screen scores. Balancing his creative life with entrepreneurship, he balances touring with running his independent leather brand, Twee Vellies, remaining an influential and authentic force in South African culture.