Kurt Darren (born 19 February 1970) whose full name is Kurt Johan van Heerden is a South African singer, songwriter and television presenter.
He won seven South African Music Awards (SAMA) from 2007 to 2011. He has also appeared in a number of South African films.
Kurt Darren Age
He was born on February 19, 1970, in South Africa. Johan is 54 years old as of 2024 and celebrates his birthday on February 19th every year.
Kurt Darren Wife
Darren married South African model Dunay Nortjé on 8 January 2011. They have a daughter, Kyrah, and a son, Kade.
Career
His debut was with the album For Your Precious Love released in 1995. From 2006 to 2011, Darren was the presenter of the popular South African show Jukebox broadcast on kykNET.
During the programme, callers would have the opportunity to request and dedicate music videos of their choice. SMS (text) messages would also roll in during the program. The program was broadcast live on various radio stations as well on Sunday evenings.
Music
CDs
- 1995: For Your Precious Love
- 1997: Just When I Needed You Most
- 1998: Kurt Darren
- 2000: Since I Found You
- 2001: Net Jy Alleen
- 2002: Meisie Meisie
- 2003: Sê Net Ja
- 2004: Staan Op
- 2005: Vat my, maak my joune
- 2006: Lekker Lekker
- 2007: Voorwaarts Mars
- 2008: 30 Goue Sokkietreffers
- 2008: Uit die diepte van my hart
- 2009: Smiling Back At Me
- 2009: Die Beste Medisyne
- 2010: Met Liefde/With Love
- 2010: Oos-Wes Tuis Bes (Deluxe edition)
- 2011: Kurt Kaptein se platinum treffers
- 2012: In jou oë
- 2014: Seerower
- 2015: Lied Vir Die Vrou
- 2016: Sal Jy Met My Dans?
- 2017: Laat Die Dansvloer Brand
- 2019: #Partytjiedier
Singles / Videography
- in Afrikaans
- “Meisie Meisie”
- “Staan Op”
- “Kom ons Dans In Afrikaans”
- “Kaptein”
- “Af en af”
- “Lekker Lekke” (2007)
- “Voorwaarts Mars” (2008)
- “Hemel op Tafelberg” (2009)
- “Daar Doer in die Donker” (2008)
- “Loslappie” (2009)
- “Bloubergstrand se sonsak” (2010)
- “Lekkerbekkie” (2011)
- “Heidi” (2012)
- “Stoomtrein” (feat. Snotkop) (2012)
- “Kom bietjie hier” (2012)
- “Cowboys en crooks” (2014)
- “Dans op die Tafel (2014)
- “Ek wens vir jou” (2015)
- “Kaalvoet sokkie” (2016)
- “Jy’s ‘n Legend’ (2017)
- “Selfie Song” (with Leah & Snotkop) (2017)
- in Dutch
- “Voor Altijd” (2013)
- in English
- “You”
- “Standing On The Edge”
- “Sunday”
- featured in
- “Shame and Scandals” (Dr. Victor & The Rasta Rebels feat. Kurt Darren) (2012)
DVDs
- 2005: Op Toer
- 2008: Treffers Live
- 2008: Die video’s
Net Worth
Kurt Darren has an estimated net worth of $300 000.
Reference
- The contents of this page are sourced from Wikipedia article on 2 Jan 2021. The contents are available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
