Francois van Coke

Francois van Coke is one of South Africa's most influential rock figures. As frontman of Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel he helped define modern Afrikaans rock, channelling a generation's restlessness into raw, anthemic songs. He launched a chart-topping solo career with the 2015 self-titled album, scoring one of his biggest hits in the duet 'Toe Vind Ek Jou' with Karen Zoid, and has since become an arena-filling artist and a prolific collaborator across the South African scene. Known for emotionally direct songwriting and a ferocious live show, he is a central, enduring presence in South African live music and a constant on the festival circuit.