Hi friend,
A reindeer at Woolies started it all
I spotted a Rudolph waiting on a Woolworths shelf and thought: there’s no snow in Africa at Christmas! That became Kry jy lekker warm, man? – Rudolph se Suid-Afrikaanse Kersfees, and it sparked a whole new idea: turning my songs into books.
📖 Lees-en-Sing – read it, then sing it
My new series of Afrikaans Christmas song-books for children – each book comes with its song. First out: Hans Krismis, on Amazon now:
https://amzn.eu/d/0fBtUpNG
🎁 Christmas album + book combo on Bandcamp
Kersfees in Afrikaans songs, bundled with the Kry jy lekker warm, man? book:
https://marthienelhauptfleischwomanonfire.bandcamp.com/album/kersfees-in-afrikaans
🍪 New traditions
This week our house smells of Christmas cookies. I’m creating new traditions around family and friends – I’d love to hear yours.
🎵 Song Shop – songs for your next project
Artists, producers and filmmakers can now browse my catalogue and license songs:
https://www.marthienel.com/song-shop-catalog/
💬 Let’s Talk About Sex – free lunchtime chat
Shared responsibility in relationships, contraception and vasectomy. Bring your questions, or simply listen.
Monday 9 November, 12:00–13:00 (SAST)
Join on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jrz-aphw-aoe
😊 Happy Man · Happy Woman · Happy Families
One ecosystem, three pathways, different life stages – vasectomy for men, Mirena and sterilisation for women. Our first Happy Man day is on World Vasectomy Day, 20 November, in Stellenbosch. From procreator to protector.
With Kunda Watt – one of our Happy Man champions.
🌍 FAME Week Africa & Music Exchange
Two big weeks in Cape Town: new friends, new collaborations, and the start of my People with Purpose interview series.
Warm regards,
Marthie Nel Hauptfleisch #WomanOnFire
Phone: 083 767 2701 (international: +27 83 767 2701)
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.marthienel.com
