Once upon a time, not so long ago, Margaret had a daughter. She called her Adri-Mari, or Ami for short. Fast forward a couple of years and Ami has established herself as one of South Africa’s top singer-songwriters. Together with multi-instrumentalist and indie producer, Etienne Ghyoot, they are the Margaret’s Daughter duo that fans have come to know and love.

Margaret’s Daughter is currently promoting their latest album, Black Hole Express, by touring extensively throughout South Africa. As on their previous releases, this album features more than one flavour, while still staying true to the original Margaret’s Daughter sound. Existing fans will not be disappointed and new fans are sure to be made. Apart from the great music, the album cover also deserves a special mention. They enlisted renowned Cape Town based, French artist, Brice Reignier to create a graphic representation of the Black Hole Express, following the train on its journey from delicate acoustic songs, through tear-jerker ballads to energetic pop-rock anthems. Several tracks have been play-listed on South African radio stations, and the album is available at Look & Listen stores countrywide. International fans can find the album on iTunes, Amazon and all major online retailers.

In keeping with South Africa's multi-faceted culture and diverse languages, Margaret’s Daughter doesn’t set boundaries on their musical style. Until very recently, they were known only as an English pop-rock band, but they will be releasing an adult contemporary album in Afrikaans in June 2011. This album will be marketed by Kanada Records under the name of Ami and distributed by Select Music Distribution.

Over the years, Ami and Etienne have paid their dues by performing literally hundreds of shows. They’ve shared the stage with most of South Africa’s top artists, have played most of South Africa’s major festivals and have even performed internationally (Mexico, England, Spain, Mozambique). It’s almost hard to believe that they are completely independent. Margaret’s Daughter can adapt their stage act to suit the venue and mood required. They perform either as an acoustic duo or as a full rock band, incorporating different musicians as the need arises. Whichever way they perform, one thing remains constant: Ami’s timeless songs and unique voice, accompanied by her rhythmic acoustic guitar playing.