Ether is the clear sky, the upper regions of air beyond the clouds. It's unaffected by dark winter days, rain, and storms. Writing songs about what happens down below always pulls me back to the ether, where, for a moment, things are light and free.
Etherdene (stage name for South African-born Dala Botha) is a versatile singer/songwriter/producer from Oregon whose creative endeavors have spanned various artistic disciplines. From starting to play piano at an early age to her role as founding member/songwriter of the Afrikaans band Kaktus and a successful career in design, Etherdene's passion for music has remained a constant force in her life. In 2020, she ventured into music production and started to release her songs on music platforms in June 2023.