kleinkunst
what it is
Kleinkunst (literally: "small art") is originally a form of podium art. In the Netherlands and Flanders, 'kleinkunst' is comparable to cabaret, but is also used for other forms of theater such as musical or dutch spoken singer-songwriter songs. The word "klein" (small) in the term is considered by some als pejorative, others see it as a neutral reference to the intimate character of the art form.
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questions
What is kleinkunst?
Kleinkunst (literally: "small art") is originally a form of podium art. In the Netherlands and Flanders, 'kleinkunst' is comparable to cabaret, but is also used for other forms of theater such as musical or dutch spoken singer-songwriter songs. The word "klein" (small) in the term is considered by some als pejorative, others see it as a neutral reference to the intimate character of the art form.
What are good kleinkunst albums to start with?
Try Liefde Zonder Meer by Kommil Foo, Het Beste Van Zjef Vanuytsel (Master Serie) by Zjef Vanuytsel, Jan De Wilde CD 1 by Jan De Wilde, and De tijd neemt zijn tijd by Frans De Schrijver.
Who are some women making kleinkunst?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/kleinkunst/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making kleinkunst, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21