Kurt Darren

Kurt Darren
Darren performing in 2014
Darren performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameKurt Johan van Heerden
Born (1970-02-19) 19 February 1970 (age 54)[1]
OriginPretoria, South Africa
GenresPop, dance-pop, pop rock
Years active1995–present
Websitewww.kurtdarren.co.za

Kurt Johan van Heerden (born 19 February 1970), better known as Kurt Darren, is a South African singer, songwriter and television presenter, who won seven South African Music Awards (SAMA) from 2007 to 2011. He has also appeared in a number of South African films.

His debut was with the album For Your Precious Love released in 1995. From 2006 to 2011, Darren was the presenter of the popular South African show Jukebox broadcast on kykNET. During the programme, callers would have the opportunity to request and dedicate music videos of their choice. SMS (text) messages would also roll in during the program. The program was broadcast live on various radio stations as well on Sunday evenings.[2]