Corry Brokken

Photo: unknown photographer; Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 - negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnummer 928-5014 · CC0

Corry Brokken

Brokken’s music unfolds with a gentle tension, characterized by rhythmic intricacies that encourage reflective listening while retaining an inviting warmth.

chanson · jazz

Kingdom of the Netherlands
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Net als toen

Net als toen

1994
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About Corry Brokken

Corry Brokken holds a significant place in the landscape of European music, often regarded as a bridge between traditional chanson and the improvisational spirit of jazz.
Her presence in the music scene brought an emotional depth that encouraged audiences to embrace lyrical storytelling with sincerity, allowing listeners to connect with their own experiences through her nuanced performances.
Her presence in the music scene brought an emotional depth that encouraged audiences to embrace lyrical storytelling with sincerity, allowing listeners to connect with their own experiences through her nuanced performances. By infusing elements of both genres, she expanded the possibilities of how artists could express personal and collective narratives. Brokken's approach is marked by a delicate interplay between structured melody and spontaneous expression, where each performance feels like a conversation rather than a presentation. This improvisational bent invites listeners into an intimate space where familiar themes are explored anew, often leading to unexpected moments that highlight the fluidity of emotion in her work. Her artistry encourages a communal experience, where audience reactions can shape the performance itself. Lyrically, Brokken often navigates themes of love, longing, and introspection, using a voice that oscillates between earnestness and subtle irony. Her storytelling tends to evoke rather than describe, immersing listeners in a world where feelings take precedence over mere narrative clarity. The tone ranges from wistful to jubilant, creating a tapestry of human experience that resonates deeply.

1 studio album· 5 total releases· 3 decades· Kingdom of the Netherlands

Full discography

Corry Brokken's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

5 releases • 1 album • 1957–1994
Discography may be incomplete (1 of ~10 albums indexed) • 9 missing albums detected
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Studio albums ()

Net als toen album by Corry Brokken

Net als toen

1994

Singles ()

La mamma album by Corry Brokken

La mamma

1964

La mamma (Zij kwamen overal vandaan) album by Corry Brokken

La mamma (Zij kwamen overal vandaan)

1964

Heel de wereld album by Corry Brokken

Heel de wereld

1958

Net als toen / Wees Maar Niet Boos album by Corry Brokken

Net als toen / Wees Maar Niet Boos

1957

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