De Kift is a Dutch musical ensemble that was formed in 1988. Their music might be best classified as fanfare with influences of rock and punk. The band is closely connected to and befriended with The Ex with whom they did several projects together.
The band won the Dutch Zilveren Harp award in 2001.
Band members Ferry Heijne (vocals, trombone, trumpet, guitar) Jan Heijne (trumpet) Han Hulscher (trumpet) Patrick Votrian (trombone, tuba) Mathijs Houwink (double bass) Wim ter Weele (drum, guitar, vocals) Pim Heijne (guitar, banjo) Marco Heijne (vocals)
Discography Niemandsland (2024) Hoogriet (2020) Bal (2017) Bidonville (2014) Brik (2011) Hoofdkaas (2008) 7 (2006) De Kift 2005 (2004 / 2006) (Mon Slip, Warner Music France / North East Indie Records) Vier Voor Vier (2003) Koper (2001) Vlaskoorts (1999) Gaaphonger (1997) Krankenhaus (1993) Yverzucht (1989)
References
Dutch bio on The Dutch Rock & Pop Institute website Version Information on the discogs website
External links website De Kift De Kift on MySpace Franz Ferdinand covers De Kift (Dutch) De Kift celebrates anniversary and is awarded large subsidy (Dutch Biography of De Kift De Kift receives large subsidy (Dutch) De Kift collaborates with Franz Ferdinant (Dutch) Franz Ferdinand and Calexico join cover project De Kift
De Kift tours France (Dutch)