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Barto Swiegers, known as Barto, is a South African singer-songwriter whose expressive voice and songwriting style bring together Afrikaans folk influences with modern pop-rock. Born on 28 February, he developed an early interest in performing and gradually built his profile within the local music space.
He gained wider attention with his 2022 debut single “H2Oë,” released through Select Musiek and Sony Music Entertainment Africa, which received strong radio and streaming support. In 2023, he released his album “Oase,” featuring tracks such as “H2Oë,” “Slukkie Inspirasie,” “Impulsief,” “Vlam In Die Wind,” “Oog van die Storm,” “Vergaan,” and “Ons Twee Genoeg.” The project reflects personal storytelling with a mix of traditional Afrikaans influence and modern pop-rock direction.
He has also performed at major events such as Krone festivals, building a steady following within South Africa’s Afrikaans music space.