Iemand Om Lief Te Hê

Editors’ Notes Charismatic Afrikaans country pop star Lianie May lends her bright, bold vocals to spacious, sky-wide arrangements, big riffs and rich harmonies on the album Iemand Om Lief Te Hé. Her country sound has rustic roots—check out the simple melody and sing-along choruses on "Sit Sit So"—but by her songs’ emotional climax the swirl of electric guitar often reveals her rock leanings, as in the propulsive title track. May’s pop affections also emerge in a handful of skilfully crafted uptempo jams like "Changing Light of Love", showing that this versatile singer still knows how to get down.