Karen Zoid

Karen Zoid
Zoid at a concert in 2009
Background information
Birth nameKaren Louise Greeff
Born (1978-08-10) August 10, 1978
Brussels, Belgium
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • guitarist
  • composer
  • talk show host
Instruments
Years active2001–present
Websitewww.karenzoid.co.za

Karen Zoid (born Karen Louise Greeff on 10 August 1978) is a South African rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and talk show host. Her work in both English and Afrikaans has gathered critical acclaim, and she has been dubbed South Africa's "Queen of Rock" by several major local publications. Her followers and, more generally, the South African youth have also been referred to as the "Zoid Generation" by the press. Zoid's current band members are Jeandré Schultz (guitar), Werner Ainslie (bass guitar), Anton Eloff (keys) and Giovanni Serci (drums). The singer is also known for hosting the kykNet television series Republiek van Zoid Afrika and was one of the judges on The Voice SA as well.