Bok van Blerk

Bok van Blerk, born Louis Andreas Pepler 30 March 1978, is a South African musician who sings in Afrikaans. He became famous in 2006 for his rendition of "De la Rey" by Sean Else and Johan Vorster.

Early life and career

Van Blerk went to Hoërskool Die Wilgers (school) in Pretoria. After his study, he spent time working abroad.

In March 2006, Bok van Blerk and the Mossies released the album Jy praat nog steeds my taal (You still speak my language). The same album was rereleased in October 2006 under the name De La Rey and solely credited to Bok van Blerk. According to Van Blerk "and the Mossies" was removed because his fellow singer, Tanya van Graan, was too busy modelling. Van Blerk is accompanied by Jaco Mans (and occasionally Manie van Niekerk) on lead guitar, Francois Coetzee on bass guitar, and Nathan Smit on the drums.

Discography

Main article: Bok van Blerk Discography

• 2005: De La Rey
• 2009: Afrikanerhart
• 2010: My Kreet
• 2013: Steek Die Vure Aan
• 2015: Sing Afrikaner Sing

Filmography

• Platteland (2011)
• "As jy sing" (2013)
• "Vrou Soek Boer"(2014)
• "Leading Lady"(2014)

External links

• Bok van Blerk's homepage
• The Right Perspective interview (with YouTube video)
• Bok van Blerk's fanpage
• Alec Russell, "Boer Roar," Financial Times
• "Between Pride and Prejudice: The Problem of History", about van Blerk's De la Rey
• De la Rey music video from MK89 on YouTube
• Video interview with Bok van Blerk about "De la Rey" on Beeld webwerf