 Belinda Meuldijk, 2001 winner. Image by Roel Wijnants, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
The Golden HarpsGolden Harp Golden Harp Dutch music award The Golden Harp (Dutch: Gouden Harp) is awarded annually to Dutch musicians for their entire oeuvre. Golden Harps have been awarded 42 times. 149 different persons or (musical) groups have had the honour of receiving the award which is considered to be one of the most important prizes in Dutch music. Background The Golden Harp in 1977 The awards were first presented in 1962. The prize is intended for a musician's entire oeuvre. The website of Buma Cultuur states the following: "Considered for this award are persons who have made themselves particularly meritorious for Dutch light music throughout their careers." [i][1] Apart from 1963 and 1964 award ceremonies were held every year since… (Source: Wikipedia)
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