For over thirty years, André Manuel has been one of the most distinctive voices in Dutch music. As a songwriter and frontman of, among others, Krang and De Ketterse Fanfare, he built an impressive body of work full of sharp observations, dark humour and moving stories. His Dutch-language songs are uncompromising, personal and socially engaged. He is also an acclaimed theatre-maker and cabaret artist, having created around 20 solo theatre shows.
Manuel, Lotterman & Dee
‘Not Yet, But On the Way’
Saturday 19 September 2026
NB: In this performance, Manuel is replacing the previously announced Meindert Talma, who has had to cancel for health reasons.
Musicians André Manuel, Mark Lotterman and poet Daniël Dee are coming to PAARD! An evening for anyone who loves distinctive words and unusual songs, or unusual words and distinctive songs. Lotterman will release a new album in 2026, and Dee is bringing out a new collection. Plenty of new material, then, but definitely room for earlier work too.
Manuel, Lotterman and Dee will each perform solo, and will also come together during the evening for a number of unique collaborations.
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André Manuel
Singer-songwriter
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Mark Lotterman
Singer-songwriter
“For many years, one of the Netherlands’ most powerful and valuable lyricists, performers, and artists,” is how Lucky Fonz III describes Rotterdam-based Lotterman. After a six-year break, he returned in 2024 with unconventional Dutch-language music: accessible yet profound, humorous yet sorrowful, realistic yet absurd. Recognizable characters in distinctly Dutch dramas.
In April 2026, he will release his third Dutch-language album in two years: Indien later, dan ook nu (If Later, Then Also Now).
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Daniël Dee
Poet
As city poet of Rotterdam, he has published more than ten poetry collections, written two novels, contributed to various literary magazines, appeared as house poet on KINK FM, and performed at festivals such as Lowlands and Poetry International.
In April 2026, a new poetry collection will be released — each poem ending with the final words of Emily Dickinson: “I must go in, the fog is rising.”
A hard worker, with a love for absurd detail and a fearlessly honest form of self-examination.
