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About Music of the Netherlands
Music of the Netherlands is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Western Europe.
Music of the Netherlands has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as Nederpop, Levenslied, Dutch hip hop and Ultra.
From Wikipedia
The Netherlands has multiple musical traditions. Contemporary Dutch popular music is heavily influenced by music styles that emerged in the 1950s, in the United Kingdom and United States. The style is sung in both Dutch and English. Some of the latter exponents, such as Golden Earring and Shocking Blue, have attained worldwide fame.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of the Netherlands.
- ↑ music of Western Europe
- ↓ Nederpop
- ↓ Levenslied
- ↓ Dutch hip hop
- ↓ Ultra
- ↓ Dutch punk
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of the Netherlands?
Music of the Netherlands is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Western Europe.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q377185 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Music of the Netherlands – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orgel Teresia van Avilakerk by Thijs ganger – CC BY-SA 4.0