Robbert brings his music pure, sincere and full of passion…
You will recognize him and his music in this story about Gospel-Blues:

“The term gospel music probably originated in the 1920s. On the cotton fields, the slaves were not allowed to talk to each other, but they were allowed to sing. That’s how it came about
songs of hope and encouragement, enriched with rhythmic influences from the blues.
Gospel music is characterized by improvised narrative passages and extravagant expressiveness. The transmission of feelings, the singularity of the singer, his daring to expose himself thanks to the recognition and support of the audience, that is what gospel-bues means in its purest form. That is also what distinguishes gospel blues from other music genres, it evokes a sense of community and connection.”

In a mix of old school delta blues, British-American folk revival and gospel blues, he tells his stories along with his guitar. His guitar playing is characterized by a typical early fingerpicking style with a slide in open and standard tunings. His voice is mourning, sincere and full of surrender. By playing and singing from the heart, he makes a deep connection with his audience.
A connection that is so important during this time!

His latest release Change Myself will be released on March 26, 2023 and is a combination of solo work and guest musicians. The songs on the record are a mix of traditionals and gospel blues songs, but certainly also own work as we are used to from him.

releases:

• 2023 Change Myself (Limited Edition Vinyl)
• 2022 Trouble Will Soon Be Over (single)
• 2021 Dangerous Mood (Limited Edition Vinyl)
• 2020 Fool’s Parade (single)
• 2019 Going Home (Live album)

Influences and inspiration:

Charley Patton, Skip James, Sun House, Blind Willy Johnson, Reverend Gary Davis,
Dave Van Ronk, John Lee Hooker, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Michael de Jong.

Robbert played many shows as a solo artist, duo and with a band, but the message was and always remains the same: “Music from the heart as a healer and connector”

Source : AP Art Event Website