Boonzaier, my surname shortened into Boon which not only has a positive English meaning but translated into my home language, Afrikaans, means "bean" (a fun nickname for friends and family).

Certainly. I perform approximately 3 times per week but my record was 13 gigs in 15 days.

It gives small country's like South Africa an apportunity to reach the modern world.

Autonomy is so important but given a good enough deal, i'd consider anything.

South Africa is a musical enigma…and a treasure chest because of it. The people sing when they’re happy and when they’re protesting. Cultures abound like explosions so it’s not surprising to find an Afrikaans musician (wearing rainbow colored pants) selecting English from the nine official languages as his vehicle to the world. Then again, the music is so damned good the world may be surprised into jumping up and down at the same time.

BOON is a consummate entertainer and songwriter invigorating the emotions of his listeners. The music is powerful and always enriched with melody.

Despite BOON’s zany stage antics as a crowd pleaser, the themes of his music relate down-to-earth, everyday life, running the full gamut from kissing to loneliness, birth to death. No matter what form the songs are delivered in, it’s always music for the masses.

BOONE currently fronts the energetic band Dakota whilst simultaneously expanding his solo, acoustic career. Most fans came to know him through the highly popular Movie55 which attained vast, South African radio play, scoring several top ten and number one rock ‘n roll hits. Ever extending his boundaries, BOONE is currently in studio recording dance tracks.

Outside of collaborations, sole-composed songs played on radio include:
‘Is Anyone In There?’
‘Kiss Me’
‘Punk From The UK’
‘Rat Race’

BOON is managed by Wicked Rock (www.myspace.com/wickedbandz). For bookings, contact wickedrock@gmail.com.

Modern comparisons would be Bryan Adams, Ryan Adams, Train, Three Doors Down etc. but we should all respect the greats like Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles.

Johannesburg is a non-stop hum filled with opportunity but for quiet moments it's always good to escape the concret for coastal cities like Durban and Cape Town.