The Cottonfields

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Photography and book by Erin de Swardt

The

C o t t o n f i e l d s

Cover Page Design and photography by Erin de Swardt

The Cottonfields The group originates from port elizabeth with the members including the likes of brother/sister duo Megan and Jean Du Toit, Steven Carter (aka JOFF) and gavin willmers. They are known for their “bluegrass rap and roll� music style.

The band combines multiple sounds using instruments like tambourines, steel drums to create their own signiture style. the band brings a certain energy to the stage that has the ability to get everyone into the groove.

Steven Carter Aka Joff Vocals and Guitar Originally from Cape Town, Joff is a well known artist within port elizabeth. He has also been involved in the Television industry for more than 10 years.

Megan Du Toit Vocals and Precussion

Gavin Willmers (Bones) - Bass Bones was born in East London but grew up in pretoria. he is an animator working at Rooftop in Port elizabeth

Jean du toit - Percussion Jean has lived in port elizabeth for the majority of his life. by day he runs his own production company, specializing in Film

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alliance francaise street music festival is an annual festival celebrating local music in port elizabeth.

It is a worldwide event that originated in france.

The Cottonfields performing live at the alliance francaise street music festival 2017

Erin de Swardt is a freelance photographer from Jeffreys Bay and currently based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She recieved her degree in photography from the Nelson mandela university in 2017.

She hopes to one day work in cape town in the commercial and fashion space due to her love for precise detail and aesthetic and working with people.

You can find out more about her on her facebook page ERIN DE SWARDT and her website.

Follow her on instagram for the latest updates in her work @erin_deswardt