List of Dutch musicians

A list of Dutch bands and artists of contemporary music. The bands and artists are either Dutch, of Dutch origin or contain Dutch members.

A

 * Thomas Acda (b. 1967): Dutch actor and singer
 * 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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B

 * 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
 * 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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C

 * 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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D

 * 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
 * Duncan Laurence (b. 1994): Dutch singer-songwriter, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019

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E

 * Polle Eduard
 * Eva Simons
 * EliZe (b. 1982): Dutch singer-songwriter
 * Les Esprits Animaux, Netherlands-based baroque orchestra

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F

 * 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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G

 * 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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H

 * Bernard Haitink
 * 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
 * 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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I

 * Imran Khan

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J

 * Pim Jacobs (1934–1996): Dutch jazz pianist and television presenter
 * Ruth Jacott
 * Marike Jager (b. 1979): Dutch singer, guitarist and composer
 * Floor Jansen
 * Ernst Jansz
 * Candee Jay
 * DJ Jean (b. 1968): Dutch disc jockey
 * Gerard Joling (b. 1960): Dutch singer and television presenter
 * 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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K

 * 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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L

 * 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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M

 * 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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N
Nielson (b. 1989): Dutch singer-songwriter
 * Noisia (b. 2002): Dutch Drum and Bass and Breaks
 * Normaal (b. 1974): Dutch rockband

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O

 * Jacob Obrecht
 * Trijntje Oosterhuis (b. 1973): Dutch pop and jazz singer
 * Wijnand Ott
 * Oliver Heldens

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P

 * Patricia Paay (b. 1949): Dutch model, singer, and commercial actress
 * Poldervokaal — Dutch vocal ensemble, formed in 1986

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R

 * 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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S

 * 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
 * Suzanna Lubrano
 * Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

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T

 * 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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V

 * 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
 * Erwin de Vries

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W

 * 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
 * Albert West
 * Henk Westbroek (b. 1952): Dutch radio host, singer, songwriter and café owner
 * Danny Wolfers
 * Piter Wilkens (b. 1959): Dutch singer, guitarist, composer, lyricist, and producer
 * Henk Wijngaard (b. 1946): Dutch country singer

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Y

 * Yes-R

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Z

 * Zangeres zonder Naam

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