Stella se debuut solo-album, Nuwe Môre, is op 28 April 2017 bekendgestel en bestaan uit twaalf hoenderveismooi kontemporêre snitte. Hoop in liefde is een van hierdie pragtige snitte en word gedurende die week van 28 Augustus 2017 aan radiostasies landswyd uitgereik.

“Dit is my eerste Afrikaanse liefdeslied wat ek geskryf het.  Die liedjie gaan oor ware liefde deur alle seisoene.  Een van ons werkers op ons plaas, Vusi, het eenkeer ‘n hoopvolle aanmerking gemaak oor die reën wat in  klein buie geval het.  Hy het gesê – ‘bietjie maak meer’.  Ek sal dit nooit vergeet nie.  Ons het daardie jaar ook ‘n baie goeie oes gehad!  Ons kan so maklik voel dat dit wat ons kry te min is, maar ons vergeet die wyse woorde van Vusi.  Liefde is dieselfde.  Bietjie, bietjie maak meer.  Al kry ons seer, dis die moeite werd om te gee.  Daar is hoop in liefde”, sê Stella.

Dié talentvolle sangeres en liedjieskrywer is beslis geen nuweling in die musiekbedryf nie. Sy is deel van die gospelgroep, Duis:Lig, wat weer in 2016 ’n Ghoema-toekenning vir Beste Gospel Album gewen het.

Stage and Screen het voorheen ‘n resensie oor Stella se album geskryf.  Kliek hier om dit te lees.

Tot Hoop in Liefde se video uit kom, kyk gerus die video van Nuwe Môre. 

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By Jaco Lotriet

Stepping out of one’s comfort zone to embrace a larger view of the world, can be a daunting experience. Songstress and musician Stella, did just that, by immersing herself in the world of solo artistry. Having been a member of Duis:Lig, the Ghoema and Tempo awarded gospel band, she fearlessly braved the unknown with her first solo attempt, Nuwe Môre. Backed by a talented team of musicians, which includes the infamous Jake Odendaal, co-writing, in part, as well as arranging, it came to its realisation.

Centurion Theatre recently hosted the launch event that saw a warm gathering of loved ones, close friends and media on a chilly autumn night, showcasing what could best be described as an intimate portrait of Stella’s very essence. She managed to pull it off in a style that resonates her easy going, placid demeanour, received well by one and all present.

The evening kicked off with the track ‘Deur die Liefde en die Seer’- a punchy, yet tender glimpse into the fragility of relationships, with the passage of time. Easily identifiable from an audience perspective, I got hooked from the first bar of the intro. Characterised by a repetitive quarter-measure beat on piano, this powerful song lured the audience into a foot-tapping trance. Further creating a sense of tranquillity abound, was the delicate use of a live violin throughout and balanced by the pulsating beat.

A bout of laryngitis earlier in that week did not stop Stella from translating the work on her new album through a personal execution, although it was admitted that rehearsals did prove to be somewhat challenging. This minor obstacle, however, ironically contributed to the personal connection with each song, as the apparent huskiness lent an almost mysterious air of anticipation to the first part of her repertoire, especially.

Short interludes between the tracks provided a chance to convey certain insights into the actual writing process or where an idea stemmed from. This sometimes cleverly added to the human touch, accentuating the deep, poetic connection so transparent in her music and a true reflection of her gentle soul. An occasional offbeat quip, delivered with poise, contributed to the relaxed, lounge-like atmosphere that certainly defused potentially distressing moments on stage, from time to time. Nonetheless, Stella’s professionalism stood steadfast as she soldiered on with her relentless spirit.

An interesting jaunt of artistic ingenuity on display was during a stunning performance of ‘Suid-Afrika’, utilizing a loop-pedal. In short and for the uninitiated, this is a device that, in effect, allows the artist to edit different parts of the song together – in this instance done live – enabling Stella to effectively perform a one-man-show in this instance. This requires careful planning and concentration to accomplish and was executed beautifully…

Throughout the performance, Stella effortlessly glided between piano and acoustic guitar duties, supported by a band of consummate session artists, lending a litheness to the presentation that was second to none, as one would expect. This whole experience, was the perfect appetizer for the actual recorded album.

The album, Nuwe More, as a whole, projects an air of comforting promise that is associated with the easy listening genre, from the nostalgic ‘Die Berge Blou’, through the brooding, yet upbeat ‘Limbo’, all the way to the pleading ‘Words’. Nuwe Môre is an invigorating solo attempt by a promising, vivacious artist and we trust it will be the first of many to come.

On Nuwe More, Stella’s vocal delivery becomes sharper and more nuanced, especially on ‘Carry You’ and ‘Words’, reminiscent of international singers to the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Sara Bareilles and even drawing textures from the acclaimed Adéle. While I shy away from drawing comparisons in general, this parallel however demonstrates her incredibly supple range: velvety, soothing and even soaring, but nevertheless forging her own identity…

The album, a must for the South-African Music Supporter, is currently available on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play Music and MiTracks.

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Op Sondag 23 April 2017 om 20:00 sal die ganse Afrikaanse musiekbedryf by die Theatre of Marcellus by Emperors Palace in Kempton Park byeenkom om te hoor wie vanjaar as wenners uit die stryd om die gesogte Ghoema-musiekpryse tree.

Die Ghoemas, vanjaar in sy sesde jaar, is die enigste onafhanklike toekennings vir Afrikaanse musiek.

Ons vereer vanjaar vir die eerste keer die beste hip-hop-kunstenaars. Boonop is daar nog drie kategorieë (Publiek se Gunsteling Manlike Kunstenaar, Publiek se Gunsteling Vroulike Kunstenaar en Publiek se Gunsteling Duo/Groep) bygevoeg. Die publiek kon voorheen vir hul gunsteling-kunstenaar in alle kategorieë behalwe Album van die Jaar stem. Vanjaar kan hulle slegs vir hul gunsteling manlike kunstenaar, vroulike kunstenaar en duo/groep stem (die enigste vereiste is dat die kunstenaar/groep wel ’n benoemde moet wees).

Hier is hulle:

Beste Nuweling van die Jaar

Franja du Plesis – My Verhaal

Hailey Clark – Deurmekaar

Marno van der Merwe – Kalm Jou Amry

Refentse – My Hart Bly in ‘n Taal

Wolwe-Dans – Groete van My

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Beste Liedjie van die Jaar

Adam – Hoogtevrees

Coenie de Villiers – Noting Hill

Joshua na die Reën – Die Wêreld binne My

Joshua na die Reën – Altyd

Snotkop – Cool soos Koos Kombuis

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Beste Hip Hop Liedjie van die Jaar

Early B – Bene Lam

Early B – Cerebellum

Hemelbesem – Noem my Skollie

Jerome Rex – Fynskrif

Linkris – Game Change Gazi

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Beste POP-Album deur ‘n Manlike Kunstenaar

Elvis se Seun – Jy Speel ‘n Game met My

Gerhard Steyn – Hartvanger

Juan Boucher – Dis wie Ek is

Kurt – Sal jy met my Dans?

Snotkop – HKGK

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Beste POP-Album deur ‘n Vroulike Kunstenaar

Charlize Berg – As jy Weet die Liefde

Franja du Plessis – My Verhaal

Hailey Clark – Deurmekaar

Liza Bronner – Dans op jou Eie

Talana – My Hart se Kunswerk

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Beste Kontemporêr Album deur ‘n Manlike Kunstenaar

Coenie de Villiers – Emoji

Dewald Wasserval – Jy is die Storm

Joe Niemand – Vryheid

Joshua na die Reën – Die Wêreld Binne My

Ricus Nel – Ouskool-Boerseun

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Beste Kontemporêr Album deur ‘n Vroulike Kunstenaar

Anne-Marie van Eeden – Winter

Candy Benson – Onweerstaanbaar

Laurika Rauch – Die Reie

Marlene Vermaas – My Storie

Riana Nel – Jy Sal Wet

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Beste Album deur ‘n Duo of Groep

4Werke – 4Warm

Adam – Hoogtevrees

Jay en Lianie – Vir Liefde

Touch of Class – 100 Duisend Perde

Twee – Piekniek vir Twee

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Beste Geestelike Album

Adam Barnard en Henri Scott – Hallelujah SA

Broers – Die Heiland is Gebore

Duis:Lig – Dans

Melanie – Paspoort

Tobi Jooste – Die Katedraal

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Beste Kinder-Album of DVD

Die Klikkerlanders – Klikkerland! #3 (DVD)

Helene Bester en Kristi – Kat op die Plaas

Jonkman en Baartman – Jonkman en Baartman sing Nuwe Lawwe Liedjies

Nedine Blom – Wiskunde is Supercool

Verskeie Kunstenaars – Afrikaans Gaan Klein Vol 1

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Beste Alternatiewe Album

Arno Carstens – Die Aandblom 13

Bouwer Bosch – Hopelik

Jan Rhaap – Opge-Rhaap

Moses Metro Man – Spektrum

Wouter van de Venter – Toe roep jy My

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Beste Boeremusiek-Album of Tradisionele Musiekalbum

Die Jaloersbokkies – Piekniekliedjies

Die Ventertjies – Wikkel Vingers

Hennie de Bruyn en die Kitaarkerels – Bosveld Kitare

Klipwerf – Die platinum DVD & CD Versameling

Rooies – Koekoe Bul

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Beste Instrumentale Album

Gaston – Kitaar is My Taal

Sean Butler – Woord’loos Reeks: Inspirasie

Sean Butler – Woord’loos Reeks: Kersfees

Sean Butler – Woord’loos Reeks: Liefde

Sean Butler – Woord’loos Reeks: Toeka

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Beste Ligte Klassieke Afrikaanse Album

Con Grazia – Kosmos

Henry van Dyk – Sommer o

Venitia Rose – My Wens / My Wish

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Beste Country-Album

Die Campbells – Bloed is Dikker as Water

DZL – DZL

Elizma Theron – Boeregirl met ‘n Countryhart

Jennifer Zamudio – Ongelooflik

Kerry Lee – Dans in dei Reën

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Beste Musiekvideo

Adam – Vergifnis

Jay en Leanie – Vir Liefde

Kurt – Kaalvoet Sokkie

Snotkop – Cool soos Koos Kombuis

Twee – Pieknniek vir Twee

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Beste Liedjieskrywer

Arno Carstens

Christoph Kotze

Coenie De Villiers

Johan Vorster

Joshua na die Reën (Jacques de Villiers)

Riana Nel

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Beste Vervaardiger

Christie Schutte

Coenie de Villiers & Jaconell Mouton

Dirk van Niekerk

Fred Den Hartog

JB Arthur

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