Music
Frans Kalf
Big feelings wrapped in small words
Dutch-Belgian Frans Kalf profiles himself as a cynical cheerful person – or a cheerful cynic, depending on his mood. As a Dutch-Belgian, he leans towards the chanson, a genre in which all words have already been sung a hundred thousand times, but you can always put them in a different order. His strength lies in simplicity and Kalf's gentle cadence, which lends itself perfectly to small songs, understated humor, and everyday wisdom. He needs nothing more than some light strumming to make his poetry fly. Thus, Kalf proves to be a Brel for the introvert.
