Judith returns to her roots in Twente, the East of the Netherlands. With groovy bossa novas and heartfelt ballads in the Low Saxon dialect called Twents. She sings about growing up in the countryside, about family and love. And she tells about the Low Saxon language and culture. A concert full of emotion and a warm smile.
Judith: "I grew up among the meadows and in the forests of Twente. Speaking the Low Saxon dialect Twents felt completely natural to me. Still, I had to sing in many other languages before finding my way back to my own dialect. And that feels like coming home. The sounds are deeply familiar to me. By combining my dialect with Latin music — which I love — it becomes even lighter and more fluid. Writing the lyrics happened almost effortlessly. The journey with my family to find the right pronunciation was a joy. And now, I can’t wait to share this music, these personal songs, with everyone."
The songs you hear here were recorded live during the first try-out.
Grös is the Low Saxon word for grass. The song is about the seasons, which you experience more intensely in the countryside.
Pöppel means poplar in Low Saxon. It tells the true story of the branch Judith planted in the garden as a little girl, which grew into a tall poplar tree.
Marie is the loving tribute Judith wrote for her grandmothers, who were both named Marie.
Judith Nijland | vocals
Tico Pierhagen | piano
Pieter Althuis | double bass
Music and lyrics | Judith Nijland
Video and sound | Jasper Verburgh