Life lessons are taught through s tories . W ithout retelling, stories die. It is therefore important that we keep our stories alive by passing them on to our descendants. Especially stories about our heritage . W ithout them, you lose the sense of who you are and where you are going.
With their latest album, ERFENIS (HERITAGE), Die Teelepeltjies wants to make sure they once again tell you about your origins. W hat better way to do it than with twelve freshly baked Boeremusiek hits all together on one album ?
Through their diverse and colourful sound, the group will put Boeremusiek back on the radio waves. The fresh and modern touch will without hesitation make you fall in love with your heritage (ERFENIS) and Boeremusiek as a genre.
The group, consisting of Paul Bester, Johnny Volbrecht, Ziaan Hattingh, and Christiaan Ras’s unique sound, is further strengthened on this album by superb concertina and banjo playing by guest artsits, Regardt de Bruin and Ernie Bates.
” It’s an album that will take you back in time and awaken old memories. You will long for people from earlier in your life, but at the same time your feet will itch to dance, ” Christiaan says.
Die Teelepeltjies was formed in 1989 while Christiaan’s father taught him all about Boeremusiek. His brother, who played the drums, did not have a drum set of his own at that stage and had to play with two spoons on a paint can. Hence the name Die Teelepeltjies ( The Teaspoons ) .
ERFENIS is the band’s ninth album and was produced by Kobie Koen of Vonk Musiek, while Ernie Bates handled the recording. Each song is well thought out and the performance is flawless. This means that each song has enough merit to stand on its own.
Boeremusiek lovers can look forward to some well-known hits such as the KALFIEWALS and SUIKERBOSSIE, with surpris es like a FAK KEURSPEL, WILLEM SE VASTRAP, and VYEJAM SETIES. The group plans to also release four new music videos for the album.
Between the four members, there is enough variation in instrumentation and talent to keep your ears enticed for hours on end . There is something for everyone to enjoy: rhythm guitar, melodica, keyboard, drums, accordion, banjo, and bass guitar, to name but a few instruments.
With ERFENIS, The Teelepeltjies will, without a doubt, get people moving on the dance floors at numerous near-future celebrations. Just like the smell of freshly baked bread triggers your hunger , this album will leave you hungry and asking for more.
ERFENIS is now available on all digital platforms. Listen to the album here: https://linktr.ee/dieteelepeltjies
