Foto na Dans
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Le-Roi Nel |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Bellville, Western Cape , South Africa |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Number of employees | 5 |
Foto Na Dans (translated as Photo After Dance) was an Afrikaans progressive rock ensemble consisting of five members from Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. The group was fronted by vocalist and guitarist Le-Roi Nel. Other contributors to the band included Neil Basson on lead guitar and vocals, John Havemann handling bass duties, Alex Fourie playing trumpet and keyboards, and Dirkie Uys on drums.
Band origins
Prior to forming Foto Na Dans, all members except for Nel were part of the band Trompie Is Dood, which secured victory in the national high school Afrikaans rock contest Rockspaaider in 2005. Following the departure of several members from Trompie Is Dood, Le-Roi Nel joined the lineup as the lead singer.
Collaborative projects
The band teamed up with Flash Republic to produce the track "Afrikaans," which was made available for complimentary download through the Dans Republic website.
Third album development
At the start of 2010, Foto Na Dans announced via their Facebook page that they were working on their third studio album. The initial single was slated for release in mid-April, with the complete album expected to follow in mid-May.
Hiatus announcement
In January 2012, the group revealed that they would be entering an indefinite break to explore other musical endeavors. They wrapped up their activities with a trio of farewell performances in February entitled "Die Laaste Dans" (The Final Dance).
Recognition and accolades
The music video for their single Soldaatvolk received nominations in the categories of Best Love Scene and Best Video at the 2008 MK Awards. Additionally, Foto Na Dans earned a nomination for Best Group at the same event and ultimately won this award, competing against prominent bands such as The Parlotones, Springbok Nude Girls, and Cassette.
In 2008, their debut album Intervensie was also nominated for Best Afrikaans Rock Album at the South African Music Awards (SAMA).
EPs
- Foto Na Dans EP – released January 2007
Studio albums
- Intervensie – September 2007
- Pantomime op Herwinbare Klanke – 2008
- Die Vloed – 2010
Singles
| Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| "Huiwerig" | Foto Na Dans EP (2007) | Rhythm Records |
| "Soldaatvolk" | Foto Na Dans EP (2007) | Rhythm Records |
| "Vergeet Van My" | Intervensie (2007) | Rhythm Records |
| "Hou Jou Hande by Mekaar" | Intervensie (2007) | Rhythm Records |
| "Natuurlik Verlig" | Pantomime Op Herwinbare Klanke (2008) | Rhythm Records |
| "Die Vloed" | Die Vloed (2010) | Rhythm Records |