Tante Leen

[1] Born 28 January 1912 in Amsterdam, Tante Leen didn't perform live until she was 43-years of age.

Regular custodians of the café in which she worked signed her up for a talent search one day which was being initiated by record label Bovema in order to find the best voice of the Jordaan.

[2] Tante Leen frequently performed together with Johnny Jordaan and was often accompanied by famed accordion player Jan Schallig.

Her song 'Ook kleine kinderen worden groot' (English: Small children do grow up) is dedicated to him.

In 1968 she was selected to represent the Netherlands the annual Eurovision Song Contest but she declined the invitation.

Tante Leen (1971)
Bust of Tante Leen