Dawie de Jager is a prominent South African musician, composer, and songwriter. His passion for music grew from his childhood in a family that frequently hosted musical evenings featuring well-known South African artists. Originally from Bronkhorstspruit, he first gained recognition as a member of the Afrikaans folk-rock 6 piece band Klopjag, which he co-founded and played with for over 2 decades. After Klopjag took a brief hiatus in 2010, Dawie co-founded Die Tuindwergies, a country-rock band. His versatility as a musician expanded further when he began composing scores for South African feature films, a pursuit he has continued alongside his live performances.

In 2017, Dawie participated in The Voice South Africa, reaching the Top 24 contestants. His soulful performances, such as his rendition of U2's "One" during the blind auditions, earned him a spot on #TeamBobby and gained him further popularity​. Beyond his band work, he launched a solo career, releasing several singles, including "Eendag as jy groot is," which continues to receive airplay on major Afrikaans radio stations​. Dawie is also known for his collaborations with other artists, such as Roan Ash, and he has performed internationally, including at the CMA Festival in Nashville​

DISCOGRAPHY

KLOPJAG ( Guitarist/piano/Vocalist/songwriter/ Co-producer)

2001 - Koeëldoppies en half kaal vrouens (EP)

2002 - Klopjag - 13/02

2003 - Klopjag - 15de laan

2004 - Klopjag - Album 3

2006 - Klopjag - 5

2007 - Klopjag - Aardklop 2007 (Live DVD)

2008 - Klopjag - Musiek vir die Agtergrond

2009 - Klopjag - 09 (Live DVD)

DIE TUINDWERGIES ( Bassist/Songwritter/Backing vocalist/Co-producer)

2010 - DIE TUINDWERGIES (Album)

2012 - DIE TUINDWERGIES - Terwyl die donkerwolke dans.

MUSIC SUPERVISOR AND COMPOSER:

2011 ROEPMAN ( Feature Film )

2013 VERRAAIERS ( Feature Film )

2013 MUSIEK VIR DIE AGTERGROND ( Feature Film )

2014 JONATHAN ( Feature Film )

2014 SY KLINK SOOS LENTE ( Feature Film )

Music supervisor, composer, Recording & Mixing Engineer: 

2015 FREE STATE ( Feature Film )

2017 STROOMOP ( Feature Film )

2018 DOMMINEE TIENIE ( Feature Film )

2020 LITTLE BIG MOUTH ( Feature Film )

2017 ALLES MALAN ( 2 season TV series )

2021 PULSE ( Limited 6 part Series )

2023 HARTKLOP ( Written original songs for 4 episodes )

Dawie de Jager - Solo career

2017 – The Voice SA (Season 2) Top 24 Finalist

2018 – Weightless ( Single )

2019 - BEYOND INFINITY ( Single )

2020 - STROOMOP MY MENS 2022 - EENDAG AS JY GROOT IS ( Single )

2500 + LIVE SHOWS ( All formats and bands )

ROAN ASH BAND ( Bass guitarist/Guitar/Backing Vocalist)

Roan van As – The Traveller ( Co-producer ) 

Roan Ash live band from 2013 - 2024