Carol Thorns is a pioneer in the electric string genre. Renowned for her global performances, including opening for Vanessa Mae, playing for J Lo, and sharing an event with John Legend, she has crafted a unique portfolio of cello projects that have taken her around the world (The Bubble. CODA Africa, Rosanthorn, The Galaxy Dress, The Blossom Dress).
Carol is a 2 x SAMA nominee: Her solo cello albums ‘Sanctuary’ (2023) and ‘Fireflies in the Rain’ (2010) both earned nominations for Best Instrumental/Classical albums at the South African Music Awards.
With a Cum Laude Bachelor of Music degree from Rhodes University, she combines her background in cello performance and entertainment PR. Notably, her audio-visual show ‘Red Cello Electrified’ received a 4-star rating at the Edinburgh Fringe, the world’s largest Arts Festival.
Carol Thorns’ exceptional talent in the electric string genre has made her highly sought after for a diverse range of concerts and events.