A list of Dutch bands and artists of contemporary music. The bands and artists are either Dutch, of Dutch origin or contain Dutch members.
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Thomas Acda (b. 1967): Dutch actor and singerInterview in Mokum Magazine, jaargang 5, nr. 3/2016 Sharon den Adel (b. 1974): Dutch singer and composer Afrojack Rob Agerbeek (b. 1937): Indonesian-born Dutch boogie-woogie and jazz pianist Jan Akkerman (b. 1946): Dutch guitarist Alain Clark Willeke Alberti (b. 1945): Dutch singer and actress Willy Alberti (1926–1985): Dutch singer, actor, and radio and TV personality Ali B Alice Deejay Amber Louis Andriessen Angel-Eye Anneke van Giersbergen Anouk (b. 1975): Dutch singer Armin van Buuren André Rieu
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Ali B (b. 1981): Dutch rapper and comedian of Moroccan descent. Baas B George Baker Cor Bakker Jim Bakkum (b. 1987): Dutch singer and actor Lou Bandy (1890–1959): Dutch singer and conferencier Olav Basoski Bassjackers Blasterjaxx Frans Bauer (b. 1973): Dutch singer of "het levenslied" Han Bennink Thomas Berge Marco Blaauw Blaudzun Karin Bloemen Scott Bloemendaal (1912–1964): Dutch composer, music critic and essayist Frank Boeijen (b. 1957): Dutch singer Ferdi Bolland Rob Bolland Bonky (Onno Borgen) Boris (b. 1980): Dutch singer, winner of Idols Marco Borsato (b. 1966): Dutch singer Stef Bos (b. 1961): Dutch singer, also sings in Afrikaans Patty Brard (b. 1955): Indo (Dutch-Indonesian) entertainer as a TV personality and singer Arjan Breukhoven (b. 1962): organist and choir conductor Ria Brieffies Willem Breuker Corry Brokken (1932–2016): Dutch singer Sera de Bruin (born 1994): Dutch pop singer Herman Brood (1946–2001): Dutch musician, painter and media personality Brutus Xander de Buisonjé Marga Bult Armin van Buuren (b. 1976): Dutch trance music producer and DJ
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Juultje Cambré (1914–1990) Humphrey Campbell Rudi Carrell (1934–2006): Dutch television entertainer and host of The Rudi Carrell Show The Cats Eddy Christiani Alain Clark Robbert van de Corput (otherwise known as Hardwell) DJ and producer Ferry Corsten (b. 1973): Dutch trance music producer, DJ, and remixer Jules de Corte (1924–1996): Blind singer-songwriter from the Netherlands Gerard Cox Ben Cramer
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Ellen ten Damme (b. 1967): Dutch actress and singer Louis Davids Def Rhymz (b. 1970): Dutch rapper Esmée Denters Bill van Dijk (b. 1947): Dutch singer and musical performer Louis van Dijk (1941–2020): Dutch pianist Sander Van Doorn (b. 1979): Dutch electro house DJ and record producer Hans Dorrestijn (b. 1940): Dutch comedian Wieteke van Dort (b. 1943): Dutch actress, comedian, singer, writer and artist Tim Douwsma Dorus André van Duin (b. 1947): Dutch actor (in comedy and theatre), singer, writer and program creator Candy Dulfer (b. 1969): Dutch smooth jazz alto saxophonist Hans Dulfer (b. 1940): Dutch jazz musician who plays tenor saxophone Willem Duyn Dotan Dutch Singer-Songwriter
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Polle Eduard Eva Simons EliZe (b. 1982): Dutch singer-songwriter Les Esprits Animaux, Netherlands-based baroque orchestra
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Bobby Farrell (1949–2010): Dutch performer in the 1970s pop and disco group Boney M. Fedde Le Grand Firebeatz René Froger (b. 1960): Dutch singer Leo Fuld (1912–1997): Dutch singer who specialised in Yiddish songs Laura Fygi (b. 1955): Dutch singer
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Tess Gaerthé (b. 1991): Dutch singer Martijn Garritsen (AKA Martin Garrix), DJ known for his hit single "Animals" Eelco Gelling Glennis Grace (b. 1978): Dutch singer Anneke Grönloh Boudewijn de Groot (b. 1944): Dutch singer-songwriter Angela Groothuizen
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Bernard Haitink Willem van Hanegem Jr.: a member of the EDM duo W&W Tol Hansse Wardt van der Harst: a member of the EDM duo W&W Esther Hart (b. 1970): Dutch singer Barry Hay (b. 1948): Dutch vocalist with the group Golden Earring André Hazes (1951–2004): Dutch singer of "het levenslied" Heintje Ruben Hein (born 1982), Dutch singer, pianist and composer Misja Helsloot Toon Hermans (1916–2000): Dutch comedian, singer and writer Mathijs Heyligers (b. 1957): violinist and violin maker Antonie Kamerling (1966–2010): Dutch television and film actor Hind (b. 1984): Dutch singer José Hoebee (b. 1954): Dutch pop female singer Rob Hoeke Barry Hughes Henny Huisman (b. 1951): Dutch television presenter Ilse Huizinga (b. 1966): Dutch jazz singer De Hûnekop: Frisian rockband
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Pim Jacobs (1934–1996): Dutch jazz pianist and television presenter Ruth Jacott Marike Jager (b. 1979): Dutch singer, guitarist and composer Floor Jansen Steven Jansen (b. 1993): a member of the EDM duo Lucas & Steve Ernst Jansz Candee Jay DJ Jean (b. 1968): Dutch disc jockey Gerard Joling (b. 1960): Dutch singer and television presenter Michael De Jong (1945-2018): Dutch blues musician Freek de Jonge (b. 1944): Dutch cabaret performer Johnny Jordaan (1924–1989): Dutch folk singer Tjibbe Joustra (b. 1951): Dutch artist of paintings, videoart, graphic design, soundscapes Julian Jordan Joost Klein: represented the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024.
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Jerney Kaagman Pierre Kartner (b. 1935): Dutch musician also known as Father Abraham Greetje Kauffeld (b. 1939): Dutch jazz singer and Schlager musician Simon Keizer Nick & Simon Kensington Sharon Kips (b. 1983): Dutch singer René Klijn Tim Kliphuis (b. 1974): Dutch violinist Peter Koelewijn (b. 1940): Dutch producer and songwriter, founding father of Dutch language rock and roll Jean Koning Lenny Kuhr (b. 1950): Dutch singer-songwriter Wolter Kroes
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Natalie La Rose: singer, model Wilma Landkroon (b. 1957): Dutch pop singer Yuri Landman (b. 1973): Dutch experimental luthier and musicologist Ilse De Lange Lange Frans Thé Lau Duncan Laurence (b. 1994): Dutch singer-songwriter Thijs van Leer (b. 1948): Dutch keyboardist, singer, composer, member of Focus Paul de Leeuw (b. 1962): Dutch television comedian, singer and actor Robbie van Leeuwen Legowelt ( – ): Dutch electro musician Heddy Lester (b. 1950): Dutch singer and actress Liesbeth List (1941–2020): Dutch singer and chansonnier Jamai Loman (b. 1986): Dutch singer, reality show winner Robert Long (1943–2006): Dutch singer and television presenter Huub van der Lubbe Suzanna Lubrano (b. 1975): Cape Verdean Zouk singer based in Rotterdam Arjen Anthony Lucassen (b. 1960): Dutch composer and musician Erik van der Luijt (b. 1970): Dutch jazz pianist / keyboard player, arranger, composer, producer and band leader
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Maan (b. 1997): Dutch singer and actress Maggie MacNeal (b. 1950) Tom Manders André Manuel (b. 1966): Dutch singer and performer Maribelle Marlayne (b. 1971): Dutch singer and television presenter Martin Garrix Maud (b. 1981): Dutch singer, reality show finalist Guus Meeuwis (b. 1972): Dutch singer and songwriter Meau (b. 2000): Dutch singer-songwriter Miners of Muzo Misha Mengelberg Willem Mengelberg Michelle (b. 1981): Dutch singer CB Milton (b. 1968): Dutch Euro-house vocalist Michael Moore Irene Moors Danny de Munk (b. 1970): Dutch actor, singer, musical actor and former child star Harry Muskee
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Nielson (b. 1989): Dutch singer-songwriter Noisia (b. 2002): Dutch Drum and Bass and Breaks Normaal (b. 1974): Dutch rockband
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Jacob Obrecht Trijntje Oosterhuis (b. 1973): Dutch pop and jazz singer Wijnand Ott Oliver Heldens
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Patricia Paay (b. 1949): Dutch model, singer, and commercial actress Poldervokaal — Dutch vocal ensemble, formed in 1986
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Sandra Reemer Carlo Resoort Rita Reys (1924–2013): Dutch jazz singer André Rieu (b. 1949 ): Dutch violinist, conductor, and composer Edsilia Rombley (b. 1978): Dutch singer Maarten van Roozendaal Stochelo Rosenberg Jan Rot Nicky Romero R3hab
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S10 (b. 2000): Dutch singer, rapper and songwriter Harry Sacksioni (b. 1950): Dutch composer and guitar virtuoso Daniël Sahuleka Mathilde Santing Peter Schaap Marga Scheide (b. 1954): Dutch former model and singer Nick Schilder Nick & Simon Teddy Scholten (1926–2010): Dutch singer Birgit Schuurman (b. 1977): Dutch rock singer and actress Katja Schuurman (b. 1975): Dutch television and film actress, VJ, singer, and television personality Milly Scott (b. 1933): Dutch singer and actress Ramses Shaffy (1933–2009): Dutch singer, chansonnier, and actor René Shuman (b. 1967): Dutch singer Eva Simons Sita Jan Smit Monique Smit Wibi Soerjadi (b. 1970): Dutch internationally recognized concert pianist Solex Wim Sonneveld (1917–1974): Dutch cabaret artist and singer Spinvis (Erik de Jong) (b. 1961): Dutch pop singer and musician San Holo Bonnie St. Claire Ede Staal De Staat Thérèse Steinmetz Robert Jan Stips Melle Stomp (b. 1999): Dutch EDM producer and DJ, better known as Mesto Suzanna Lubrano Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
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Mieke Telkamp Julian Thomas Tiësto (b. 1969): trance DJ and electronic dance music producer Mirjam Timmer (b. 1982): Dutch singer-songwriter Ronnie Tober (b. 1945): Dutch-born singer Lee Towers (b. 1946): Dutch singer
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Valensia (b. 1971): Dutch singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ria Valk Conny Vandenbos (1937–2002): Dutch singer Vast Countenance Herman van Veen (b. 1945): Dutch stage performer, actor, musician and singer/songwriter and author Cees Veerman Piet Veerman Vengaboys Venus Flytrap: Dutch indie rock band Danny Vera (b. 1977): Dutch singer-songwriter and musician Mariska Veres (1947–2006): Dutch lead singer of the rock group Shocking Blue Vicetone Ad Visser Eefje de Visser Hans Vonk Cornelis Vreeswijk (1937–1987): Dutch singer-songwriter, poet, and actor Henny Vrienten (b. 1948): Dutch composer of TV- and film-scores Clara de Vries (1915–1942), jazz trumpeter Erwin de Vries Louis de Vries (1905–1935), jazz trumpeter
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Toni Willé (b. 1953): Dutch singer, songwriter Edo de Waart Linda Wagenmakers (b. 1975): Dutch singer Nick van de Wall (AKA Afrojack) DJ and music producer Lucas de Wert (b. 1990): a member of the EDM duo Lucas & Steve Albert West Henk Westbroek (b. 1952): Dutch radio host, singer, songwriter and café owner Thijs Westbroek (b. 1995): Dutch EDM producer and DJ, better known as Brooks Danny Wolfers Piter Wilkens (b. 1959): Dutch singer, guitarist, composer, lyricist, and producer Mike Willemsen (b. 1996): Dutch EDM producer and DJ, better known as Mike Williams Henk Wijngaard (b. 1946): Dutch country singer
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Zangeres zonder Naam Annie van 't Zelfde
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See also List of bands from the Netherlands List of Afrikaans singers List of Dutch hip hop musicians List of Dutch singers List of Dutch composers
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