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The concept behind Dutch
Music Week is to introduce the world to the wide array
of music that comes from Holland. Here are 5 acts from
the classical, jazz, pop, rock and world traditons that
have been recommended by Radio Netherland's Karien Guinee.
All of them make music than you should explore.
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His presence on both the contemporary and classical
music scenes has provided an unprecedented boost to the
prominence
of contemporary Dutch music throughout the world.
 
This charismatic virtuoso gives performances that are
high-spirited and technically dazzling, and, in her
hands, the recorder is a sensuous, expressive instrument.
 
The cellist and gambist Jaap ter Linden is one of Europe's
most prominent interpreters of baroque music.
 
Elly Ameling's
annual tours and frequent appearances with the leading
international orchestras have established her as one
of the greatest singers of our age.
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Toon Roos belongs to the best tenor sax players of
Holland. He’s multi-faceted, plays in the most diverse
ensembles, and when it comes to command of the sax, he
stands out from all the rest.
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Bløf’s sound is reminiscent of Counting Crows
or Newfoundland’s Great Big Sea with its mixture
acoustic instrumentation, traditional arrangements and
poetic lyrics.
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Anyone who enjoys progressive sounds, excellent songwriting
or powerful female vocalists will be fascinated by this
group.
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Izaline is a true original, a performer who remains true
to her roots and seamlessly blends the pulsating rhythms
of Afro-Antilles music with Jazz.
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