Sterling EQ

History

Sterling EQ was formed in 2007, and is led by flautist Carina Bruwer, who is also an ex-professional open water swimmer, who holds some South African and international records. Other members chopped and changed between 2007 and 2009, until the release of Sterling EQ's debut album, Nova (produced by South African Kwaito producer Gabi Le Roux), when the quartet's line-up settled, with Bruwer on flute, Eriel Huang on violin, Magdalene Minnaar on viola and Ariella Caira on cello. In 2010 the band self-released their debut live DVD "Sterling EQ Live in Concert", which won them the SAMA Award in 2011. Minnaar left the band in pursue of a singing career in 2010. She was replaced in 2010 by Renate Riedemann. Sterling EQ's 2nd studio album, Sterling Speel Afrikaans, was released in October 2010. This was a concept album, consisting of instrumental versions of Afrikaans songs. In September 2011, Sterling EQ signed a record deal with EMI South Africa, and during March 2012, it was announced that EMI would release their 3rd studio album in August 2012. In March 2013, the group announced on their Facebook page, that Riedemann would be leaving the group and that the band would continue as a three-piece. In August 2013, South African violinist Luca Hart joined the group when Huang relocated to Boston.

They featured as special guest stars on the semi-finals of Season 7 of SA Pop Idols in 2011.

Discography

1. Pulse 2. Sarabande 3. Carnaval 4. Arabesque 5. Mumbai Theme 6. Chimera 7. Asturias 8. Genesis 9. Khulu’s Groove 10. Crane’s Crying 11. O Fortuna 12. Mission Impossible 13. Bravo

1. Electric storm 2. Badinirie 3. Spring 4. Bach’s kitten at play 5. Reel around the sun 6. Caruso 7. Spain 8. Theme from caravans 9. Beethoven’s fifth 10. Nkalakatha 11. Toccata & fugue 12. Nova 13. Bombay crush 14. Mundian to bach ke (Emo adams) 15. Czardas 16. Tango fatale 17. Storm 18. Sway 19. Mbube

Awards and nominations