Ellen Schoenaerts

Somewhere on the border between chanson, fado, and cabaret, Ellen Schoenaerts has occupied a completely unique and idiosyncratic position in Dutch-language song for years. Schoenaerts is often compared to artists like Madou of Piaf: her music is immersive, moving, and rich in arrangement while her lyrics are both ruthless and comforting. During her immersive live concerts, she nowadays combines purely instrumental pieces alternated with songs from her three albums. For those who love Madou, Piaf, Brel of Ramses Shaffy, an evening with Ellen Schoenaerts is an absolute must: music that touches, chafes, and embraces at the same time. TIP: sit down beforehand in 'Nouter Bar for a tasty meal.