Touring the country and often headlining major festivals, she is supported by her accomplished band members Don Reinecke on lead guitar, Rixi Roman on bass and Marlon Green on drums and percussion.
Born in Brussels as the daughter of a South African diplomat, Karen grew up in Belgium and Johannesburg where she became a teenage busker, honing her song writing, guitar playing and singing skills on the streets of Melville.
In June 2001 EMI released Zoid's first solo album, Poles Apart, which fired the imagination of both critics and the public to such an extent that Karen Zoid became an icon of the South African youth, which the press renamed the Zoid Generation. In 2004 both Time Magazine and US News & World Report highlighted her role as an icon.
In June 2003 EMI released her second critically acclaimed album, Chasing the Sun.
Both Poles Apart and Chasing the Sun have been accorded Gold Record status.
In July 2005 her third album, Media, was released by EMI.
In 2007 Karen Zoid signs new deal with leading independent, JUST MUSIC.
Send me the link of your favourite Karen Zoid video.
Or post your favourite photo's on the comments.
If you want to buy your copy of the new DVD - Alive in the Postmodern World, be sure to catch the band at Tanz Cafe this coming Friday (16 May 2008)! DVD's will be up for sale. Check out the gig guide on www. karenzoid. co. za or Friends of Karen Zoid Facebook group for further information.
Tanz Cafe, The River Road, Bryanston, Jhb 16 May 2008 @ 20:00 Tickets: R 120.00 per person Contact Grant on 082 855 5445
Die Blouhond, Linden Johannesburg 21 May 2008 @ 19:00 Tickets: R 150.00 pp (incl 3 course meal) Contact: Philip Moolman on 082 445 6780 or visit http://www. blouhond. co. za/
The Barnyard Theatre, Whiteriver Laerskool Numbi fundraser 30 May 2008 @ 19:00 Tickets: TBA Contact: Leoni Smidt on 082 742 0931 or visit http://www. barnyardwhiteriver. co. za/
Die Danskraal, Port Elizabeth 31 May 2008 @ 19:00 Tickets: R 90.00 pp Contact: www. danskraal. co. za or Jacques 041 486 1238
Oppidam, Hartebeespoortdam 7 June 2008 Contact: 012 259 1585 or www. oppidam. co. za On the main route (R511) 8 km before the damwall
InniBOS @ Blue Moon, Nelspruit 27 June 2008 @ 19:00 Tickets: R 110.00 per person Contact: 013 744 9033 or www. blue-moon. co. za Other artist incl: Foto na Dans, Southern Gypsey Queen, Joe F and many more
Diamond Hills,Windmill Casino Bloemfontein 28 June 2008
Check out Chris Chameleon and BAND this Thursday (20 Sept) as they rock Roxy's in Melville at 9pm.
Featuring the fabulous Chris on vocals, Warren "Waz" Leicher on bass, Duncan Shelwell on drums, and special guest Arno van Vliet on guitar ... Arno and Chris played in Blue Chameleon together back in the day!
It's a rare and not to be missed gig!
011.726.6019 www.chrischameleon.com
Ek LUV KAREN ZOID. Jy rock ek luvit hu jy net is wie jy is en nie soos dai pop sterretjie met die groot boobs wat dink DIT gen hul vat waar hulle moet wees! JY ROCK!!! Thnx vi ali kwl musiek wat s-a, s-a maak xoxox ILI
eks fokken lief vir jou karen!!! wanneer ek huistoe verlang luister ek na jou, en dan weet ek diep in my hart dat alles okay gaan wees.. skreeu my as jy london toe kom, ek sal eerste wees om jou te kom sien :D
hai julle dankie vi die add ekt gister ghoor van n gig op die 6de oktober wa ek defnetief gaan wees o en ek dink jul tree sam die melktertkommisie op ma ja anyway sien julle dan!!! kani wag nie!!!!!
