Crisp country grooves and reverb-drenched vocals set an ambient, uplifting vibe, as catchy country melodies and lush harmonies lay down a unique fusion of Afrikaans and Western music, for Country in Afrikaans.
Emerging from a life spent immersed in radio, publishing and music production, Pieta Venter delivers a fine collection of country anthems with this interesting twist on the format. Country Boy in Die Stad is the perfect opening song, and is instantly a mood setter for its Americana arrangement, the vocal character, the melodies, and this blending of cultural and language nuances.
The album features a whopping 18 songs in full, and meanders from upbeat country gems to mellow, acoustic reflections, always by way of heartfelt stories and the slick capture of acoustic guitar bends, riffs and chord patterns.
Pieta Venter mentions Neil Diamond as a strong influence, but also seeks to help preserve and promote the Afrikaans language through the current global phenomena of country music, and the format is both refreshing and satisfying throughout these often euphoric, soulful anthems and songs.
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