Hailing from the picturesque coastal town of Hermanus in South Africa, Carli Lessing is a dynamic Christian pop artist, songwriter, and worship leader who has captured the hearts of listeners worldwide with her captivating melodies and inspiring lyrics. With a voice that radiates warmth and authenticity, Carli's music invites listeners to experience the profound messages of faith, hope, and love that resonate through her songs. ​

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Carli's devotion to her faith is the driving force behind her songwriting. Her lyrics are a reflection of her personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs on her spiritual path. With each composition, she endeavors to touch the hearts of her listeners, imparting a sense of connection and understanding that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.

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Carli's passion for collaboration shines through in her work. She enjoys partnering with artists from around the world, lending her songwriting skills to help them tell their unique stories. This collaborative spirit has led to powerful musical creations that blend diverse perspectives into harmonious and impactful songs. Recent notable collaborations include the song "Don't you dare give up" written with and released by artist Nicole Norton. This song was chosen as a finalist in the 2024 UK Songwriting awards and a semi-finalist in the 2024 International Songwriting Awards. Another notable collaboration, "Promises" co-written with local instrumental artist "Anneline Hugo" was chosen as the winner in the 2024 Top Pen Songwriting competition held by Mercytribe out of the US in the CCM category.  

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A defining aspect of Carli's musical journey is her contribution to Afrikaans worship music. Her ability to craft emotionally resonant lyrics in Afrikaans has led to her songs being sung in churches not only across South Africa but also around the world including churches in Namibia, England and Australia. She has released three Afrikaans worship albums, “Veel meer” (2008), “Wie is nog stil?” (2010) and “Belofte van reën” (2011). Her anthemic praise song “Alles nuut” was recorded by influential Christian artist, Rouchelle Liedemann on her SAMA-nominated album “Nuwe begin” in 2009 and the live CD/DVD “Gospel skouspel 2012”.  

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Carli's latest release, "For the sake of my soul" is a pop anthem for anyone who’s ready to step back from the distractions of more stuff, more scrolling and more noise and refocus on what truly matters - getting closer to God and hearing His voice.. 

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In addition to her music career, Carli is a dedicated wife and mother, cherishing life with her husband and three girls. If she is not writing or producing music, she is probably driving the girls to hockey, gymnastics or music or walking on the beautiful Hermanus cliff-path.