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  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk Rock / Rock

    Location Johannesburg, ZA

    Profile Views: 34856

    Last Login: 12/19/2011

    Member Since 7/25/2006

    Website www.margaretsdaughter.com

    Record Label Margaret's Daughter

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Once upon a time, not so long ago, Margaret had a daughter. She called her Adri-Mari, or Ami for short. Fast forward a couple of years and Ami has established herself as one of South Africa’s top singer-songwriters. Together with multi-instrumentalist and indie producer, Etienne Ghyoot, they are the Margaret’s Daughter duo that fans have come to know and love... Margaret’s Daughter has just released a new album, Black Hole Express. As on their previous releases, this album features more than one flavour, while still staying true to the original Margaret’s Daughter sound. Existing fans will not be disappointed and new fans are sure to be made. Apart from the great music, the album cover also deserves a special mention. They enlisted renowned Cape Town based, French artist, Brice Reignier to create a graphic representation of the Black Hole Express, following the train on its journey from delicate acoustic songs, through tear-jerker ballads to energetic pop-rock anthems. Several tracks have been play-listed on South African radio stations, and the album is available at Look & Listen stores. In keeping with South Africa's multi-faceted culture and diverse languages, Margaret’s Daughter refuses to set boundaries to their musical style. Until very recently, they were known only as an English pop-rock band, but they are currently working on a contemporary Afrikaans project. The first two songs “So hoog” and "Ek mis jou" are now available to preview and purchase on their website. Over the years, Ami and Etienne have paid their dues by performing literally thousands of shows. They’ve shared the stage with most of South Africa’s top artists, have played most of South Africa’s major festivals and have even performed internationally. It’s almost hard to believe that they are completely independent. Margaret’s Daughter can adapt their stage act to suit the venue and mood required. They perform either as an acoustic duo or as a full rock band, incorporating different musicians as the need arises. Whichever way they perform, one thing remains constant: Ami’s timeless songs and unique voice, accompanied by her rhythmic acoustic guitar playing. You can contact Margaret's daughter here: http://www.margaretsdaughter.com/contact.html

  • Members

    ..Ami.. is Margaret's Daughter, really! She's in charge of vocals, rhythm guitar and percussion, specifically the djembe drum. ..Etienne.. is not Margaret's Daughter. He's not her son either. He just knows her pretty well. He plays guitars, keys and does backing vocals...

  • Influences

    Heather Nova, Sarah McLachlan, KT Tunstall, Cranberries, Alanis Morissette, Natalie Merchant, Tracy Chapman, Jennifer Knapp, Dido, Collective Soul, Annie Lennox, K's Choice, Natalie Imbruglia, Sting, Live, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac, Tori Amos. I guess everything that we listen to influences us in some way, so this list could go on forever, because we listen to almost anything! But I think you'll find a tiny piece of all of these artists somewhere in there.

  • Sounds Like

    Heather Nova having drinks with Sarah McLachlan after a K's Choice concert... in Africa...

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    New Gig announced in Graaf-Reinet at Gordon's Restaurant at Andrew Stockenstrom Guesthouse on 4/1/2013 http://lnk.ms/dsT8Y

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    New Gig announced in Cape Town at Hout Bay Market on 3/24/2013 http://lnk.ms/dsSg9

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    New Gig announced in Cape Town at Viva Cafe on 3/27/2013 http://lnk.ms/dsS77

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    New Gig announced in Barrydale Karoo Hotel at Barrydale on 3/29/2013 http://lnk.ms/dlr4d

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    New Gig announced in Nelspruit at Stoep on 2/22/2013 http://lnk.ms/dvf9S

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iTunes

BLACK HOLE EXPRESS (2009)

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“All aboard! This is the last call for the Black Hole Express!”

Margaret’s Daughter invites you to join them on their journey through the passion, heartache and joy of being alive. You will be accompanied on this train ride by a collection of music ranging from delicate acoustic songs, through tear-jerker ballads to energetic pop-rock anthems. In addition to the music, renowned Cape Town-based French artist, Brice Reignier, has prepared a booklet with full-colour illustrations to complement your experience. Every passenger will receive a complimentary copy. Co-produced by Matthew Fink, this album has an edgier tone than their previous offerings, while staying true to the original Margaret's Daughter sound. Existing fans will not be disappointed and new fans are sure to be made.

So, get your tickets for the Black Hole Express and prepare yourself to relax, dance, cry and maybe even go crazy!

 

SIMPLICITY... (2007)

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Margaret’s Daughter often performs as a duo, focusing on the interaction between their two guitars and vocal harmonies. Fans saw them playing these stripped-down versions of their songs, and wanted to take some of this home with them. Margaret’s Daughter delivered with Simplicity... As the title suggests, it is a simple, acoustic album, with some percussion and violin added here and there to spice things up.

This entire album was recorded over four days at Etienne's house. Nothing fancy, the aim was to capture the simplicity of their unplugged show, without adding anything that couldn't be reproduced live. They don't do many cover versions, but their version of Heather Nova's "Like Lovers Do" has always been an audience favourite, so it's included here.

 

MARGARET'S DAUGHTER (THE EARLY DAYS) (2006)

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With a little bit of knowledge and a lot of passion this album was recorded in drips and drabs over a period of two years in Etienne’s "home studio" (read: spare bedroom connected to his PC). Between the two of them, they wrote and produced all the songs and even played all the instruments.

These "professional demo recordings" became the basis of the Margaret's Daughter sound and some songs were later re-recorded in a "proper studio" with additional session musicians and a co-producer. These new versions can be found on Black Hole Express.

Fans are still very fond of these early recordings, and some songs have even been play-listed on South African national radio stations. Therefore, they decided to keep this CD available for digital download, so new fans can discover where their journey started.

 

Band Members

Ami

Ami is Margaret's Daughter, really! She's in charge of vocals, rhythm guitar and percussion, specifically the djembe drum.

Etienne

Etienne is not Margaret's Daughter. He's not her son either. He just knows her pretty well. He plays guitars, violin, keys and does backing vocals.

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