11-01-2023, 18:24
(01-01-2023, 16:44)Ruby Wrote: Dani Klein (Danielle Schoovaerts) was born on this day in 1953, in Belgium. She's the lead singer and driving force behind Vaya Con Dios which sadly, is no more. They did a farewell tour in 2014 although she made an acoustic album last year, in October, revisiting a selection of their hits - just her and a pianist. Fabulous voice - very distinctive, and she has flair. Also a realist, Ms Klein recognised that her voice wasn't equal to some of what she'd done before so they adapted the repertoire on that acoustic album to suit her capabilities.
Her fame was hard won - she'd been singing since the age of 17 and only got recognition at thirty four. She also took a three year hiatus mid-career when all the stress caused her to lose her hair, temporarily. On Thursday, January 26th, 2023 she will receive a Lifetime Achievement award from the Flemish MIA's (Music Industry Awards).
Possibly my alltime favourite ...
Saw her in Cape Town many moons ago - probably one of the best live concerts I have ever been to. A class act!
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