Ellen Schoenaerts

Somewhere between chanson, fado, and kleinkunst, Ellen Schoenaerts has long occupied a completely unique and idiosyncratic place within the Dutch-language song tradition.
Her albums have been praised in the press as:

• “The most powerful, rawest, purest, most beautiful Dutch-language record of the year” – Enola
• “A masterpiece as disturbing as it is uplifting” – NRC
• “As if from another planet: powerful, committed, and headstrong” – De Standaard

Schoenaerts is often compared to artists like Madou or Piaf: her music is compelling, moving, and richly arranged, while her lyrics are both unflinching and comforting.
During her captivating live concerts, she now combines purely instrumental pieces interspersed with songs from her three albums.

For fans of Madou, Piaf, Brel, or Ramses Shaffy, an evening with Ellen Schoenaerts is an absolute must: music that touches, chafes, and embraces all at once.