Robbert Duijf Band

Music from the heart to heal and connect.

Robbert's eldest son Rubin plays on double bass. He is a talented young musician who has a big heart for the blues. With a new view on the blues, he gives a fresh energy. Robin Zalm, with extensive experience as a drummer with a lot of big international bands, is a versatile drummer with a wonderful groove. Quote from Robin: “Later, when I'm over 50, I'm going to play in a blues band!” He kept his word…

You recognize him and his music in this story:

“The term gospel music probably originated in the 1920s. In the cotton fields, slaves were not allowed to talk to each other, but they were allowed to sing. This is how songs of hope and encouragement were created, they were enriched with rhythmic influences from the blues. Gospel music is characterized by improvised, narrative passages and extravagant expressiveness. The transfer of feelings, the singer's individuality, his courage to expose himself thanks to the recognition and support of the audience, that is what gospel blues entails in its purest form. That is also what distinguishes gospel blues from other music genres, it evokes a sense of community and provides connection.”

His music is a mix of Gospel and Delta Blues with a pinch of British-American folk inspired by Charley Patton, Skip James, Willie Dixon, Blind Willie Johnson, Dave Van Ronk, John Lee Hooker and Michael de Jong.

Winner of the European Blues Challenge 2024.