Adam Tas (born August 25, 1981 in

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, South Africa) is a South African singer and songwriter in

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. He studied at Garsfontein school and later studied journalism at

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and also became a qualified game ranger. His musical career began with performances at many local pubs in Hatfield and across South Africa. His album ''My Memories In 'n Menthol'' composed of songs written by himself in collaboration with Kobus Koekoes, found great success. He was later signed to EMI in 2006. In 2007 performed at 41 venues in a 24 hours span earning a mention in ''

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''. He also hosted the South African television programme ''Wild en Wragtag'' and appeared in the film ''Die spook van Uniondale''. He was eventually signed to Select Music. In 2016, he released a tribute album n Tas vol Cash'' dedicated to

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. Since 2003, he has released a number of studio albums and is well-known for sentimental songs about farm life in South Africa.

Discography

*2003: ''Nag van die Nerf'' ildbeest *2004: ''My Memories In 'n Menthol'' xaltation/Bowline*2006: ''Springbok Radio'' MI*2008: ''Ben Bicycle'' amkat*2010: ''Storm van Liefde''

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*2012: ''Man van Stof'' *2014: ''Want jy is boer'' *2016: n Tas vol Cash''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tas, Adam Afrikaans-language singers 1981 births Living people Musicians from Pretoria University of South Africa alumni