Lize Ehlers – From Stage Acting to Masterpiece Album.....

By Nunu Namises

Let me maybe say…different, which I like being. So we took a step (or two) into the humble home of Mrs. Lize Ehlers. You could tell by her energy that she really means business.

Talking about where she comes from Lize says growing up in a place like Mariental; you have to challenge your imagination. “I grew up in Mariental. It was a great place to grow up in, but because there wasn't much to do you had no choice but to get lost in your imagination” The energetic Lize States.

Her album – ‘Fairy Circle Love’, is her First musical releases,and was launched at the sparking Nice Restaurant in Windhoek, a couple of weeks ago.Buy Lize's album by visiting the I Tunes store here 

 What is special about the album is that it was recorded entirely in Lize’s own home. Now that is proper. The amazing spirit that one possesses, when in their own comfort zones is spectacular. This album relates to a lot of women who go through the same day to day energies emerging from a hardworking woman like her. 

The production of the album is the work of young producer Linzi Arense, who Lize is not afraid to boast about!

Here is a One on One interview with Lize at her House, here in Windhoek: ENJOY
 


Nunu: What drives you?                

Lize: Life. It’s my muse and stage is my home. I am very blessed. I have a wonderful husband who is an art enthusiast. He is my third eye and all of us need that third eye to observe us.

Nunu: When did the performing start?

Lize: Well, as a child I was very competitive and this propelled me. Stage calms me down and it’s my home. I still get nervous though and that makes me appreciate those that come to watch me even more.

Nunu: Why music?

Lize: I was a singer before I was an actor. It all started with my mom who is also a singer. She made me do OMO ads at three years old. Music makes sense. It makes things happen. It frees me. It was also one of the things that connected me to my son while I was excepting. I sang to him all the time.

Nunu: So you launched recently. This was your first. How was it for you?

Lize: One word – Beautiful! For a Namibian crowd it was quite a big turn out. I was pleasantly surprised by the response and the support. I felt loved.

Nunu: How would you describe your kind of music?

in this Video Lize Performs at her recent CD Launch Held at Nice

Lize:  It’s independent. More of a mixed genre. Fused jazz, lounge, reggae and ballads. It’s a fusion Nunu. People might say “Nah”, but I sing about what I know and I sing not to sell, but to do music.

Nunu: The jazzy more contemporary kind of music is always more mature and deep. Do you think Namibians take it seriously (appreciate it)?

Lize: Absolutely. People need to wake up. I won't do kwaito for example. I won’t. I’m not saying its bad music. I’m just saying we should celebrate this art. Not every one wants to do controversy. I say “stick to what you are”.

Nunu: Are you aiming a specific audience?

Lize: Mostly art enthusiasts, non-intellectuals, intellectuals, people who are into poetry. My music is poetry. I don't expect everybody to say “I love this” after listening to my music. But I think if one does not like something you should challenge it.

Nunu: From here?

Lize: I am learning a lot. I will continue to tell more stories. I'm looking into an effects show like an artistic scientific experiment, my own blog. Many more shows and a new album before the year ends.