Dani Villé is a South African singer-songwriter, guitarist and live performer known for her soulful vocals, authentic songwriting and contemporary blend of alternative pop, folk and rock influences.
Dani’s professional journey began at just 15 years old, when she performed at the KKNK in 2015. The experience cemented her ambition to pursue music professionally and marked the beginning of a career that has since taken her from stages across South Africa to performing internationally in Berlin, Germany.
Her live performances combine vocals and guitar with electronic stomp box, harmonica and loop pedal, allowing her to create a full and engaging sound as a solo performer. Her repertoire incorporates both English and Afrikaans original material, alongside creatively reworked contemporary covers.
Career Highlights
- First performed at KKNK at age 15
- Released her debut self-titled EP through Universal Music South Africa
- Completed a Diploma in Music Business at COPA Cape Town
- Spent three months performing and developing her music in Berlin
- Performs professionally approximately 4–5 times per week
- Has shared stages with artists including The Parlotones, Matthew Mole, Spoegwolf, Refentse, Elandré, Riaan Benadé and Valiant Swart
- Performances include KKNK, festivals, corporate events, weddings and leading Western Cape venues
- Releases include “Verdwaal,” “Ek Soek Net Vir Jou,” “Alles,” “Liefdeskind,” “Ruled by You,” “Jy’s Okay,” “Ek Verkies Musiek” and “Insane”
- Released new single “Selfbewus” in 2026
- Continues to perform actively throughout the Western Cape in 2026
Live Performance
Dani’s strength lies in her ability to read an audience and adapt her repertoire to the occasion. She can create a relaxed acoustic atmosphere for arrivals, cocktails and dinner or build into a more upbeat contemporary set for corporate and private celebrations.
With her combination of soulful vocals, guitar, looping and percussion, Dani offers clients a versatile one-person live entertainment solution with considerably more depth than a conventional acoustic cover act.
She is particularly suited to corporate events, weddings, wine-estate functions, festivals, private celebrations, cocktail receptions and lifestyle events.
