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Mussels, Magritte and Maeterlinck: The Universal “Belgitude” of Stromae

25 January 2023

That Jacques Brel has been an inspiration to him is well-known, but Stromae also has connections to other phenomena and figures from the Belgian collective imagination: from fries and mussels to Maurice Maeterlinck and René Magritte. Stromae expresses and depicts the diversity of Belgian society th

The Musical Receiver Within Flip Kowlier

6 December 2022

As a musician he aims to be playing with others but as a songwriter Flip Kowlier prefers to watch from the sidelines. His sixth album September features characters who are, more often than not, the tragicomic playthings of fate. Kowlier describes their experiences with irony and wit alongside the he

Composer Annelies Van Parys Is in Love With the Very Essence of Sound

19 January 2022

Whether it’s chamber opera, music theatre, compositions for orchestra, choir or solo instruments, Annelies Van Parys has mastered it all. The Flemish composer, winner of numerous awards, is now one of the most sought-after contemporary composers in Europe. So what makes her talent so unique?

Composer Louis Andriessen (1939-2021), the Rebel Who Became an Institution

2 July 2021

Composer Louis Andriessen has died. The rebellious Dutchman, who became an internationally renowned institution himself, turned 82. His influence on contemporary classical music is enormous.

Diamanda La Berge Dramm’s Violin Feels Like a Part of Her Body

27 May 2020

Violinist and singer Diamanda La Berge Dramm is one of the most notable arrivals on the Dutch contemporary music scene. The tiny, hyper-expressive musician is rewriting the rules of the classical music concert-world and is stringing genres together to make them sound as if they have always been clos

The Healing Humanism of Amenra

25 September 2019

Stunning concerts sold out in a flash and a recognizable visual concept propagated by a worldwide network of dedicated fans: Amenra have managed to pull it off for over twenty years, on its own steam and without concessions. A portrait of a West Flemish metal band that far exceeds the genre and puts

Roland, Root Music’s Jolly Dandy

13 September 2019

Despite his advanced years, Roland Van Campenhout will simply not budge. In fact, his recently released albums prove to be timeless classics by Flanders’ foremost roots rocker.

The Ex: Forty Years of Innovation and Rebellion

28 August 2019

In 2019 the legendary Dutch underground band The Ex is forty years old. As befits this whimsical group, always changing their image, they’re celebrating with both feet firmly planted in the present. As ever, socially critical, faithful to their DIY principles and with a musical view of the world.

“A Good Photographer is Like a Jazz Musician”

28 June 2019

In the Flemish music industry, pop and rock photographer Alex Vanhee (b. 1965, Poperinge) has been a household name for more than 25 years now. But his concert pictures and portraits of artists are also appreciated abroad. He regularly works for international record companies, newspapers and magazin

Charlotte Adigéry: Alien, Intriguing and Ready to Make You Dance

5 June 2019

The festival season has barely started, but, already, Charlotte Adigéry seems to be making her mark this year. The Belgian-Caribbean artist from Ghent arrived on the scene some three years ago, under the watchful eyes of musical brothers Stephen and David Dewaele (Soulwax). Ever since, this rising

Germany and the United States Are Top Destinations for Dutch Artists

23 May 2019

In 2018 Dutch artists participated in more than 15,000 cultural activities in 108 different countries. DutchCulture, the network and knowledge organisation for international cultural cooperation, identifies important trends.

Arno, Teetering Between Emotion and Banality

21 May 2019

The Americans have Tom Waits, the Flemish have Arno. The singer with the rasping voice is undoubtedly the most colourful and most cosmopolitan rocker that Flanders has ever produced. Arno, né Hintjens (b. 1949), delights in putting listeners off balance. At the same time though he is a master of th

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