Jannie Moolman was born in Kwazulu-Natal and began his opera career as a tenor in 1990 after completing his degree in Communication at the University of the Free State.

He studies under the guidance of some of South Africas finest musical and voice mentors, some of which include Gudrun Barella, Martia Napier and Eric MullerIn 1992 he becomes a solo artist at the Pretoria State Theatre. Jannie also gets involved in various stage productions like Attila, Der Rosonkavalier, Lucia di Lammermoor, Pagliacci, Le Nozzi de Figaro, Idomeneo, Der Fliegende Holländer, Turandot, Manon Lescaut, and Fidelio Salomé.Jannie makes his debut at the Cape Town opera as René in die Count of Luxembourg in 1994, where he was also seen in various other operas such as:Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Pinkerton (Madam Butterfly) and Don José (Carmen).Jannie also had the leading role in the following productions:La Boheme, Don Pasquale, La Traviata, Rigoletto,

The Entfürung aus dem Sérail, Un Ballo in Maschera and Nabucco. Jannie has toured extensively through the country, headlining shows at some of South Africas biggest art festivals including Spier, Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Aardklop and the Grahamstown Arts Festival.Jannie receives various awards through the years: The FNB Vita Life Award for the most promising singer for the role of Arturo in Lucia di Lammermoor (1992) as well as the State Theatre/SAA Opera Foundation Award (1993).

Jannie was awarded second place in the Marsala International Singing competition in Italy and also received the FNB Vita Life Award for best performance by a male singer (1997).He gets awarded third place in the well-known Belvedere International Song competition in Wenen and in 1998 he receives another FNB Vita Life Award for his performance as Dominee Venter in Roelof Temminghs Buchuland.

He also gets nominated for a FNB Vita Life Award for his unique role as Prince Karl Franz in The Student Price. Jannie Moolmans concert career includes the following: Händels Messiah, Schuberts Miss in G, Beethovens Ninth Symphony, Missa Solemnis, Mozarts Requiem and Coronation Messe, Rossinis Stabat Mater and Messe Solennelle and Verdis Requiem.

Jannie has also shared the stage with the following orchestra conductors: Gabar Otvös, Carlo Franci, Gérard Korsten, Bruno Aprea and Reinhard Schwarz. He has performed throughout the world in countries like Austria, Germany, England, Hong Kong, China and various other African countries. Jannie Moolman was previously part of the well-known group: ONS EIE DRIE TENORE.

He also performs with Karen Meiring in the production KLASSIEKE PELLE, written by JANICE HONEYMAN (also the director of the production). Jannie Moolman regularly shares the stage with Rina Hugo, after they colabirated on the highly successful KKNK Production of Gé Korsten: HOOR MY LIED. Jannie Moolman releases his first solo album in April 2003.Jannie Moolman, Dozi and the Afrika Mamas get awarded the HERRIE PRIZE in 2004 during the tenth KKNK National Arts Festival.

This prize gets awarded to the artist who caused the biggest commotion (herrie) during the festival. This is exactly what Jannie, Dozi and the Afrika Mamas have done with their cross-over production, where Jannie also sang contemporary music and blues. Jannie regularly performs with three superb musicians in the production: 4x4 NO TRACKS.

This show steals the heart of any music lover, as it is a live performance with a band. Dianne De Beer said the following regarding Jannies role in this live musical production: Its the mix of the big voiced Jannie Moolman and the popular classics with the excellence of the trio of musicians that turns this performance into a rather funky not to be missed, performance.

Jannie Moolmans brand new album HOëVELD KLEURE promises to be a great success with songs like: In Die Hoëveld, Die Byteltjie, Hoog Bo Die Son, Hier Is n Mens and Granada.