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Nelleke Burg
Nelleke Burg is a Dutch singer-songwriter from Rotterdam, born in 1961. She started writing songs early, drawing from the folk, jazz, and classical music she...
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't Is Maar Een Verhaal
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Alleen Uit Leed
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Berlagebrug
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Lognes
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Nocturne
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Tragi-comedienne
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Van de Gekken
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Ze Kennen Geen Naspel
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Zussen
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Nelleke Burg is a Dutch singer-songwriter from Rotterdam, born in 1961. She started writing songs early, drawing from the folk, jazz, and classical music she heard growing up. Her debut album 'Nelleke' came out in 1990, featuring the song "'t Is Maar Een Verhaal" which became her best-known work.
Her music often deals with emotional themes like heartbreak and loss. Songs like "Alleen Uit Leed" and "Tragi-comedienne" show her leaning into vulnerability. In 2000, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, an experience that influenced her later writing.
She's released albums steadily since her debut, including 'Helaas Voor U' in 1993, 'Tijd Van Genade' in 1996, and 'Naar Boven' in 2016. Her band has typically included guitarist Hans Sparla, bassist Menno van der Veen, and drummer Jan-Willem Rozenboom alongside her own vocals and guitar.
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