Anita Berends (born 1963, Bellingwolde, Groningen) is a Dutch singer who released her first single at fourteen and became one of the most popular regional artists in the north of the Netherlands during the 1970s and 80s. Her Dutch-language pirate hits "765348" and "Oma's bijbel" earned her a loyal following, and she shared stages with artists such as Corry Konings and Vader Abraham. After a break of more than thirty years - she stepped back when her children were young - she returned with new music in 2024 and has been performing regularly ever since.
Anita Berends released the new single "Don Juan" in August 2026, produced by Martin Sterken - the successor to her hit "Mooie Mannen" from 2025.
"Don Juan" appeared on July 21, 2026 on Spotify and other streaming services.
In July 2025, Anita Berends released the summery single "Mooie Mannen", again produced by Martin Sterken.
Anita Berends was on the line-up of the Zwarte Cross on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Toon's Truckstop.
In August 2024, Anita Berends performed at the Boerenrockfestival in Drouwenermond, where her daughter saw her perform live for the first time.
