Anneli van Rooyen Essentials

Revered South African diva Anneli van Rooyen first rose to prominence in 1979 after winning the prestigious ATKV Crescendo competition—a major accomplishment for Afrikaans musicians and performers. Over the years, her astonishing vocal range, warm stage presence and talent for crafting deeply relatable, bittersweet songs have established her at the forefront of Afrikaans pop. Despite health setbacks, she's consistently added timeless original compositions to the Afrikaans songbook.