Arno Carstens
Biography
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Arno Carstens (born 12 March 1972) is a South African singer-songwriter and artist.
Platinum selling, award winning, singer-songwriter Arno Carstens has released 12 albums; 5 as lead singer of Springbok Nude Girls, 1 as part of Electronica project Bhelltower and 6 as a solo artist, Arno Carstens.
He’s had over 20 top ten singles and won 5 SAMA Awards including Best Rock Album in 2004 for Another Universe and Best Adult Contemporary Album in 2006 for The Hello Goodbye Boys.
During his 20 year career, Arno has performed with U2, The Rolling Stones and REM, among many others; headlined every major South African music festival; and performed at some of the most legendary and exclusive international music festivals including Isle of Wight, Glastonbury, V Festival and Hard Rock Calling.
Arno Carstens is also a celebrated fine artist, who paints in oil on canvas. The 2014 album cover for ‘Lightning Prevails’ was designed using an original painting done by Arno in 2006.
Works featuring Arno Carstens as an Artist include:
Something We Started (2003)
Another Universe (2003)
Boy (2003)
Tonight’s Dragons (2003)
Neon Girl (2003)
Cooler Lifestyles (2003)
Life Is A Bitch (2003)
Hiroshimama (2003)
Viva La Liberty (2003)