Boudewijn de Groot (born 20 May 1944 in Batavia, now Jakarta) is a Dutch singer-songwriter whose career stretches across more than six decades. He rose to fame in the 1960s with Dutch-language songs written to lyrics by his longtime collaborator Lennaert Nijgh - tracks such as 'Welterusten mijnheer de president' (1966) and 'Het land van Maas en Waal' established him as one of the founding figures of Nederpop. His work blends poetic, socially engaged texts with melodic folk and pop arrangements.
Boudewijn de Groot is admitted in September 2026 to the very first cohort of the Dutch Songwriters Wall of Fame, a hall of fame for legendary Dutch composers and songwriters.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of 'Voor De Overlevenden' (1966), an audiophile half-speed master reissue on 180 grams vinyl appeared, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.
Nowhere Radio broadcast a special program on the occasion of his 82nd birthday with music by Boudewijn de Groot requested by listeners.
Son Marcel de Groot toured with the performance 'Marcel zingt Boudewijn' across Belgian and Dutch stages; at the Gentse Feesten 2025 the square filled up for his concert.
A tribute project celebrating the classic songs of Dutch singer-songwriter Boudewijn de Groot, performed with fidelity to the original versions.
A tribute project celebrating the classic songs of Dutch singer-songwriter Boudewijn de Groot, performed with faithful arrangements.
Listening session with Dutch singer-songwriter Boudewijn de Groot discussing his music and career with journalist Menno Pot, celebrating the vinyl reissue of his classic albums.
