The Zilveren Harp is a Dutch

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 award

Award

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 given annually to promising music

Music

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al talent. The award is very prestigious and winners are chosen by a different jury

Jury

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 each year. The Zilveren Harp is given by the foundation "Buma Cultuur

Buma Cultuur

The Buma Culture Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes Dutch music. The name Buma Cultuur has existed since March 1, 2006, the foundation was formerly known as the Foundation Conamus....

", which aims to promote Dutch music.

The first award was given in 1969, and it has been presented every year since (except for the year 1972).

Buma Cultuur also presents the Gouden Harp award, which is given to an artist

Artist

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 for his entire oeuvre and Buma Export Award

Buma Export Award

The Buma Export Award is given to the Dutch artists who have sold the most records abroad. Each year, this prize is given by the Buma Cultuur foundation which also presents the Golden Harp and Zilveren Harp awards....

 for acts which are successful abroad.

Winners

The winners are announced at the end of the year, but the presentation is usually in February of the next year.

Year	Winner(s)
1969	Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr is a Dutch singer-songwriter.In 1967 she started a singing career in the Netherlands, performing songs in the French chanson tradition. In 1969 she represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest with her own composition De Troubadour... , Marinus Gerritsen, George Kooymans George Kooymans George Kooymans is a Dutch guitarist and vocalist. He is best known for his work with the Dutch group, Golden Earring.- References :...  and Herman van Veen Herman van Veen Hermannus Jantinus "Herman" van Veen is a Dutch stage performer, actor, musician and singer/songwriter and author. He is most famous as the creator of the Dutch-Japanese cartoon Alfred J...
1970	Saskia & Serge Saskia & Serge Saskia & Serge are a Dutch vocal duo consisting of singer Trudy van den Berg and singer-guitarist Ruud Schaap...  and Hans Bouwens & Jan Visser (both George Baker Selection)
1971	Loeki Knol, Frits Lambrechts and Thijs van Leer Thijs van Leer Thijs Van Leer is a Dutch musician, singer and composer, best known for heading the Dutch progressive rock band, Focus, as primary vocalist, Hammond organ player, and flautist. He also yodels and whistles...
1972	No award(s) presented.
1973	Earth & Fire, Greenfield & Cook and Euson Euson Julio Bernardo Euson , professionally known as Euson, is an Aruban-Dutch singer, songwriter and occasional actor.Euson became famous in the early 70s in the Netherlands and in Latin America...
1974	Don Quishocking, Fon Klement and Wally Tax Wally Tax Wally Tax was a Dutch singer and songwriter, best known as founder and frontman of the Nederbeat group The Outsiders. After commercial and artistic success with The Outsiders in the late 1960s, he had a brief solo career in the 1970s, and then was a successful songwriter, producing a number of hit...
1975	Marjol Flore and Robert Long Robert Long (singer) Robert Long, was a Dutch singer and television presenter.-Biography:...
1976	Alexander Curly, Peter Schaap Peter Schaap Peter Schaap is a Dutch singer and writer.- Biography :Schaap started his music career in 1974. He released four LPs and a CD. After 1982 he turned to writing and wrote several children's books and science fiction and fantasy novels...  and Tekstpierement
1977	Nelleke Burg, Wieteke van Dort Wieteke van Dort Louisa Johanna Theodora van Dort is a Dutch actress, comedienne, singer, writer and artist of Indo descent... , Ad Kraamer and Anita Meyer Anita Meyer Anita Meyer , born in Rotterdam 29 October 1954, is a Dutch singer. One of her most notable songs is "Why Tell Me Why" that charted for 14 weeks and topped the Dutch singles list for six weeks in 1981.- Albums :...
1978	Tol Hansse and Clous van Mechelen
1979	Herman Brood Herman Brood Hermanus "Herman" Brood was a Dutch musician, painter and media personality. Initially a musician who achieved artistic and commercial success in the 1970s and 1980s, and called "the Netherlands' greatest and only rock 'n' roll star," later in life he became a well-known painter.Known for his...  & His Wild Romance, Flairck Flairck Flairck is a Dutch musical ensemble formed in 1978 around guitar virtuoso Erik Visser. The group has varying members dependent on the project. Their musical style is a blend of folk music, jazz and classical chamber music, with touches of blues...  and Massada Massada (band) Massada is a Dutch-Moluccan band named after the Jewish town long besieged by the Romans. The members combine their Moluccan heritage with Latin-percussion rhythms. The line-up has changed through the years with lead singer Johny Manuhutu being the sole constant member.-Early years:Johnny Manuhutu...
1980	Sietse Dolstra, Margriet Markerink, New Adventures New Adventures New Adventures is a British dance company, specialising in contemporary dance. Founded by the choreographer Matthew Bourne in 2002, the company developed from an earlier company Adventures in Motion Pictures, which was later dissolved....  and Ad Visser Ad Visser Ad Visser is a Dutch VJ, presenter, writer and music artist.In 1965 Visser performed with his avant-garde pop trio Blurp on AVRO television....
1981	André Hazes André Hazes André Gerardus Hazes was a Dutch singer in a genre called levenslied which is a form of emotional folk music about everyday life sung in the Dutch language. André Hazes was one of the most successful singers in this genre... , Maywood Maywood Maywood may refer to:Places in the United States* Maywood, California* Maywood, Illinois** Maywood , a commuter railroad station* Maywood, New Jersey* Maywood, Nebraska* Maywood Beach, a former water park in northern MississippiOther... , NAR NAR -Places:* Nar Jaffar Khan, a town and union council in Bannu District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan* Nar, Nepal, a village development committee in Manang District in the Gandaki Zone of northern Nepal...  and Spargo
1982	Doe Maar Doe Maar Doe Maar was a Dutch ska band with punk and reggae influences. Their career ran from 1978 to 1984 and they were one of the most successful pop bands in Dutch history. Doe Maar translates as Go Ahead or Just do it, a phrase mostly used in a deprecatory, sulky manner.-Early years:Doe Maar was formed... , Fay Lovsky and Daniël Sahuleka Daniel Sahuleka Daniel Sahuleka is a Dutch musician and singer of South Moluccan and Sundanese-Chinese descent. His Ambonese father Simon Pieter Sahuleka was born 3/2/1919 in Semarang. His Sundanese mother Joassi Charlotte Wilhelmientje Mohanab was born 3/2/1923 in Pontianak...
1983	Het Goede Doel, Cherry Cherry The cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus, and is a fleshy stone fruit. The cherry fruits of commerce are usually obtained from a limited number of species, including especially cultivars of the wild cherry, Prunus avium....  and Toontje Lager
1984	Frank Boeijen Groep, Noodweer, Roberto Jacketti & The Scooters and Pluche & Plastic
1985	Gerard Joling Gerard Joling Gerard Jan Joling is a Dutch singer and television presenter. Known for his high tenor voice, he rose to fame in the late 80's and released a string of singles including "Ticket to the Tropics", "Love is in your Eyes", and his biggest hit, "No more boleros", a song that reached the top 10 in... , Julya Lo'ko, Mai Tai Mai Tai The Mai Tai is an alcoholic cocktail based on rum, Curaçao liqueur, and lime juice, associated with "Polynesian-style" settings.-History:It was purportedly invented at the Trader Vic's restaurant in Oakland, California in 1944. Trader Vic's rival, Don the Beachcomber, claimed to have created it in...  and Frisse Jongens
1986	Nadieh
1987	De Dijk De Dijk De Dijk is a Dutch rock band which formed in 1981. The band is named after the Zeedijk, a street in their hometown Amsterdam. Their music can be described as a mixture of soul, blues and rock 'n roll, with lyrics sung only in Dutch... , Frizzle Sizzle Frizzle Sizzle Frizzle Sizzle were a Dutch teenage girl group of the 1980s. The four members of the group were Karin Vlasblom , Laura Vlasblom , Mandy Huydts and Marjon Keller ....  and Richenel
1988	De Meisjes, The Fatal Flowers Fatal Flowers Fatal Flowers were an Amsterdam blues rock band, active between 1984 and 1990. They were seen as one of the best Dutch bands of the 1980s. The use of blues and rock riffs set them apart from the punk and new wave bands of the time.- History :...  and René Froger René Froger René Froger is a Dutch singer.He was born and spent his first years in the Jordaan, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. His father, Bolle Jan, had a cafe that Froger started performing in. He began with Ted de Braak and Mini en Maxi and in 1987 he released his first single, Love Leave Me...
1989	Loïs Lane Loïs Lane Loïs Lane is a Dutch girl group of Indo descent, consisting of the sisters Suzanne and Monique Klemann. The group is known in the United States as Lois L, because the group was named after Lois Lane, the girlfriend of Superman.- Biography :... , Ruth Jacott Ruth Jacott Ruth Jacott is a Dutch singer, originally from Suriname.Jacott transitioned from musical theatre to popular music in 1993, when she represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993. Her song, "Vrede" , was one of the favorites to win, and ended up ranking sixth out of 25 at Millstreet...  and Tambourine
1990	Stef Bos Stef Bos Stef Bos is a Dutch singer who has been living in Antwerp, Belgium, since 1984. He sings in Dutch , and has been successful in Belgium, the Netherlands and South-Africa ever since his breakthrough single "Papa" came out in 1990.He wrote Belgium's entry into the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest, "Door... , Tröckener Kecks and Carmen Sars
1991	Gordon Gordon Heuckeroth Cornelis Willem Heuckeroth is a Dutch performer and radio and television personality, better known by his nickname Gordon... , Esther Tuely and Robby Valentine Robby Valentine Robby Valentine is a Dutch singer and multi-instrumentalist who started his professional career in the eighties, and is the frontman of his band Valentine.-Biography:...
1992	Ryan van den Akker, Ernst-Daniël Smid and Rowwen Hèze Rowwen Hèze Rowwen Hèze is a band from the small village of America in the south of the Netherlands. They are one of the biggest bands singing in a northern dialect of Limburgish. The band was founded in 1985.-Music:...
1993	De Jazzpolitie and Valensia Valensia Aldous Byron Valensia Clarkson , better known as simply Valensia, is a Dutch singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist.-Early life:...
1994	Doop Doop (band) Doop was a dance music production act from the Netherlands formed by Ferry Ridderhof and Peter Garnefski, who would later record under the name Hocus Pocus.Doop were best known for their eponymous single, "Doop", which reached No. 1 in the UK... , Intermezzo and Van Dik Hout Van Dik Hout Van Dik Hout are a Dutch pop group from Den Helder in the north of the Netherlands. They formed in the late 1980s as a school band, but moved later to Amsterdam where they rechristened themselves into Van Dik Hout....
1995	Frans Bauer Frans Bauer Frans Bauer is a Dutch singer of "het levenslied" .-Biography:From an early age, Frans Bauer was determined to become a singer. His great idols are Julio Iglesias, Elvis Presley and Koos Alberts... , DJ Paul Elstak and Vitalis Vitalis Vitalis may refer to:* Saint Vitalis* Vitalis of Farfa, abbot circa 889...
1996	Eboman, Skik and Total Touch
1997	Acda en de Munnik Acda en De Munnik Acda en De Munnik is a Dutch cabaret and music duo, Thomas Acda and Paul de Munnik . Their songs are generally seen as simply and expertly arranged, so that the attention of the listener automatically is drawn to the lyrics. The lyrics are mostly about love, youth and life. Acda en de Munnik’s... , Caesar Caesar (band) Caesar was an indie rock trio from Amsterdam consisting of Roald van Oosten, Marit de Loos and Sem Bakker. The band was founded in 1994. Caesar released four studio albums, plus one retrospective release in 2006, Before My Band Explodes.... , Trijntje Oosterhuis Trijntje Oosterhuis Judith Katrijntje "Trijntje" Oosterhuis is a Dutch pop and jazz singer.-Early life:Judith Katrijntje Oosterhuis was born on 5 February 1973, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands...  and Junkie XL Junkie XL Tom Holkenborg , better known as Junkie XL or JXL, is a Dutch musician. He uses the name JXL in cases where the term "Junkie" might cause offense. XL is for "Xpanding Limits"....
1998	Bløf Bløf BLØF is an award-winning four-piece Dutch rock band from Vlissingen, Zeeland, the Netherlands, which has become popular regionally and internationally for its music, its frequent collaborations with bands from other parts of the world, willingness to incorporate other genres into their "sound", and... , Postmen Postmen Postmen was a reggae/hip hop band from the Netherlands. After their split up, former member The Anonymous Mis continued as Postman.The group was founded by The Anonymous Mis and G-Boah in 1993. They were influenced by Kool G Rap, Eric B & Rakim, Burning Spear and Bob Marley...  and Maarten van Roozendaal
1999	Ferry Corsten Ferry Corsten Ferry Corsten, also known under the alias System F, is a Dutch producer of trance music, in addition to being a DJ and remixer. He also hosts his own weekly radio show, Corsten's Countdown. He routinely plays at events all over the world with crowds in excess of tens of thousands. In 2009 Ferry... , André Manuel André Manuel This wiki is about the Dutch singer. For the American hip hop producer, see The Unknown DJAndré Manuel is a Dutch singer and performer...  and Krang Krang Krang is a fictional supervillain who appears in the Sonic The Hedgehog TV shows and most frequently in the 1987 STH cartoon and its associated media, such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comic book and most of the classic TMNT video games....  and Dyzack
2000	Krezip Krezip Krezip was a Dutch band from Tilburg, formed in 1997. It is notable for the band member's young ages during their original breakthrough. Since then, the band has had several successful albums and singles in the Benelux countries...  and Niet Uit Het Raam (NUHR)
2001	Brainpower Brainpower Gertjan Mulder, professionally known as Brainpower, is a bi-lingual rapper, who writes, records and performs in both the English as well as the Dutch language. The Dutch audience mainly knows him as a Dutch language rapper. He was born in Belgium and grew up in the Netherlands. He started making... , DJ Tiësto Tiësto Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto... , De Kift De Kift De Kift is a Dutch musical ensemble that was formed in 1988. Their music might be best classified as fanfare with influences of rock and punk. The band is closely connected to and befriended with The Ex with whom they did several projects together....  and Green Lizard Green Lizard Green Lizard is a band from Tilburg, Netherlands that plays rock and roll, with influences from grunge, punk, hardrock and metal.-Past members:* Jasper Dankaart - drummer* Jan-Jaap Onverwagt - bassist...
2002	Within Temptation Within Temptation Within Temptation is a Dutch symphonic gothic metal/rock band founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. Their music is described as symphonic metal, although their earlier material, such as Enter, was gothic metal. In an interview, Den Adel said they fell into a... , Beef Beef Beef is the culinary name for meat from bovines, especially domestic cattle. Beef can be harvested from cows, bulls, heifers or steers. It is one of the principal meats used in the cuisine of the Middle East , Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Europe and the United States, and is also important in...  and Relax
2003	Spinvis Spinvis Spinvis is a Dutch one-man project centred around Erik de Jong . Using experimental, lo-fi music, Spinvis became an instant success in his home country, earning two gold records in the process and performing sold-out tours in both the Netherlands and Belgium.-Spinvis:In 2001, Erik de Jong, or... , Peter Pan Speedrock Peter Pan Speedrock Peter Pan Speedrock is a Dutch band from Eindhoven. It was founded in 1997 by guitarist Peter van Elderen. He was joined by drummer Bart Nederhand and bass player Bob Muileboom in making their first self titled album. After this album Muileboom was replaced by Bart Geevers, who would stay to be a...  and Tasha's World
2004	Ali B Ali B Ali B is a Dutch rapper of Moroccan descent. He has been noted as the first Moroccan-Dutch star in Dutch pop culture, "perhaps the most popular rapper in the Netherlands", and has performed together with Akon and Dutch artist Marco Borsato.-Personal life:Ali B married his then-manager Breghje,... , Kasper van Kooten, Alain Clark Alain Clark Alain Clark is a Dutch musician and producer. He is a recipient of the Dutch music awards Zilveren Harp, 3FM Mega Award and the Edison Award ....  and The Sheer The Sheer The Sheer is a Dutch band playing pop and melodic rock music.They had some success with the single Right Now and the debut album The Keyword Is Excitement! in their homecountry, both produced by Daniel Presley. Their third single entitled "The Girl That Lost Her Mind" came in at #40 in the Dutch...
2005	Stevie Ann Stevie Ann Stevie Ann is a Dutch singer-songwriter.Stevie Ann started making music at a very young age. From the first moment she learned how to play the guitar she started writing songs. In the summer of 2005 her debut album Away from Here was released... , Thomas Berge Thomas Berge Thomas Berge, pseudonym of Chiel Ottink , is a Dutch singer.-Biography:Thomas Berge released his first single at the age of twelve. The album, Mijn Luchtballon, sold 800,000 promotional copies and was distributed by Neckermann. His stage name was chosen with the German music market in mind...  and Pete Philly & Perquisite
2006	a balladeer A balladeer A Balladeer is a Dutch band, originating in Amsterdam, It was formed by singer-songwriter Marinus de Goederen.In 2002, the band won the 3FM BuZz Award and another award the following year at the final of the annual Dutch musical contest De Grote Prijs van Nederland... , Nick & Simon Nick & Simon Nick & Simon is a Dutch singer-songwriter duo composed of: Simon Keizer and Nick Schilder . They gained lots of succes in their home country the Netherlands in 2006. Their latest album "Luister" went double platinum in 4 months...  and Opgezwolle Opgezwolle Opgezwolle was a Dutch rap formation consisting of MCs Sticky Steez and Phreako Rico, and beatmaker DJ Dippy Delic.-Biography:In 2001 Opgezwolle competed in a contest called "De Oogst van Overijssel"...
2007	3js 3JS 3JS is a Dutch band from Volendam, North Holland, which consists of Jan Dulles, Jaap Kwakman and Jaap de Witte. The band became nationally known after the success of their debut album, Watermensen in 2007 with their friends Jan Smit and Nick & Simon.... , The Opposites, Wouter Hamel Wouter Hamel Wouter Hamel is a Dutch Pop singer. He released his debut album Hamel in March 2007. Hamel's style has been compared to Jamie Cullum's.-Biography:...
2008	Ziggi, Typhoon, Room Eleven Room Eleven Room Eleven were a Dutch band, active from 2004 to 2009. Several members continued as Schradinova.-History:It saw its origins in 2001, when lead singer Janne Schra posted a note at Utrecht's Music College's message board seeking someone to write songs with...
2009	Bertolf Lentink Bertolf Lentink Bertolf Lentink is a Dutch singer/songwriter. In 2010, he was awarded the Zilveren Harp.-Biography:Lentink plays guitar and piano. After playing in a band called The Junes, he landed a job playing with the popular Dutch singer Ilse De Lange... , Giovanca, Colin Benders (Kyteman)
2010	Caro Emerald Caro Emerald Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw , better known by her stagename Caro Emerald, is a Dutch jazz singer. She debuted on 6 July 2009 with her single "Back It Up"... , Frans Duijts Frans Duijts Frans Duijts , is a Dutch singer and former André Hazes-imitator - Biography :Duijts began his singing career as an André Hazes imitator... , Sander van Doorn Sander van Doorn Sander van Doorn Sander van Doorn Sander van Doorn (born Sander Ketelaars [] on February 28, 1979 in Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands is a Dutch tech trance DJ and producer...