The 11th of June 2010 was the official release date of my album in Germany. I had never previously spent any time in Germany and had been looking forward it. Naturally every city in the world posesses its own magic, but I was oh so pleased finding myself having lunch at a magnificent restaurant in Berlin, and coming across my album in a major record store on the same day. Nothing can compare to the warm feeling you have in your heart when you see your album on a shelf outside your home country for the first time.

The interviews I did in Hamburg; Berlin; Baden-Baden; Mannheim and Koln were intense, since I’m working on learning to speak German aswell as introduce myself to an international market in the industry of music. I met so many people and it’s always important to me to not only meet faces and learn names, but to get to know the person behind the label that tags one as “journalist”, “photographer” and “artist”. To this day, this still remains one of the most challenging issues in my career. Spending time over coffee and also chatting about everyday topics makes the difference for me and realising that we are all human beings touched by the one international language – music!

The live show in Mainz for ZDF Fernsehgarten was wonderful – It’s almost like time stands still and then suddenly it’s all over. But the band was great and I had good time!

This was followed by a live performance for 3fm breakfast show in the Netherlands and an interview with Giel Beelen. The first DJ that could ‘out talk’ me ever! He is witty and sharp! And the band made it a pleasure to sing that day!

Could it get any better than performing at the official FIFA FAN FEST 2010 in Berlin?! What an amazing crowd  –  500 000 people! Mo and his team were so professional and we even had a five minute clip recorded to keep you all in the loop. Thanx Julia for capturing my experience at my first gig in Germany!

 

And one of the most frequently asked questions: what did you do inbetween your interviews and shows in Germany? I shopped, ate, experienced local traditions and flavour, but on the road I constantly follow what’s happening on my site and on facebook.

Thank you for all the messages in German and to all the support from South Africa – dit beteken ongelooflik baie vir my!