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armen Herbert Cloete (43) from Parow, better known as performer Carmen Xclusive, has just released a new Christmas-themed album to wow audiences in time for the festive season. Carmen has been working in the music industry for more than 20 years. “I was inspired [to become a musician] by my grandmother who was a gospel singer. She was my mentor,” she says. The singer and songwriter is releasing her first compilation album, Carmen Xclusive: The Collaboration – Christmas Time Album, which was produced by Andrew Ford at his studio, the NutHouse. It features modern Christmas hits and includes collaborations with the multitalented local artists Abigail Bagley and Adelia Douw. Cloete sings all genres but focuses mostly on jazz and RnB. “I have not yet released any of my own material, but have a few collaborations with recording artists. “I feel motivated by life, love and family. My family is my life, which makes me flow with melody in tune. I’m inspired by them – by their strength and love for me and my artistry,” she says. Her family was the main driving force behind the release of this album, she adds. “Christmas is such an important time for me as it symbolises spending time with family. The joy of bonding with family around Christmas time is something I truly love, and the concept of family over the festive season is why I decided to record this album,” she says. “The Christmas album was inspired by my family. I have two biological children and two children whom I have taken under my wing as my own. They call me ‘mother of nations’. “They are the reason I had to do this album – because of love. Love for them, love to give in song. It is quite a new sound, bringing new vibrancy to Christmas and the music scene, I think.” Her songwriting and drive to work in the music industry are also inspired by emotion. “I am inspired by everything. Some may think that I’m naive but feelings inspire me,
Carmen Xclusive has released a collaborative album of Christmas hits.
God inspires me, people inspire me. I write of love and life experiences I personally went through or am going through,” she says. Like many musicians on the Cape Flats, the roots of her childhood talents lie within the church and it is there that her passion was born. While the Christmas CD is available, Carmen is also in production with her debut CD of her own songs, Carmen Xclusive’s Debut Album, which is set to be released early next year. “Every song is a carefully crafted gem and it’s been a long time coming for me to finally record and put together my very own album.
I can’t wait to share it with everyone. “I am quite looking forward to launching it nationwide. It is an album that reflects where I was at the time of recording it. It is jazzy and classy and each song has a symbolic meaning in my life.” She says anyone who wants to break into the music industry must be dedicated and willing to learn. “Make your artistry a business. Educate yourself through whatever means possible,” she says. The Christmas collaboration CD was launched on Wednesday and sells for R149. The songs are also available on iTunes.
V The Christmas CD is available via www.carmenxclu sive.com; or email orders@malanderstudios.co.za, or SMS the word “Carmen” and your full name and sur name to 43366. V For more information on Carmen Xclusive and her music, visit her website, follow her on Twitter, Face book and Instagram, or email ladycar men.ch@gmail.com.
WIN! WIN! WIN! V Five lucky readers stand a chance to win a copy of Carmen’s Christmas CD. To enter, email win@peo plespost.co.za with the subject line “Christmas time” before noon on Tuesday 12 December. Winners will be notified by email.
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