Shanty choir De Kaapstander (English “The Capstan”) was founded in 1998 in the famous historical town Oudewater. The choir counts about 40 enthusiastic male and female singers and sing shanties and sea songs in Dutch, English and French. Many songs are emphasized with own choreography. The musical support consists of accordions, banjo, violin and drum.

De Kaapstander is a member of Shanty Netherlands.

Recordings:

Kaapstander CD  Album

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Losgeslagen CD  Album

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1998

Yes

Contact Information

Willem

Alsemgeest

Oudewater

Utrecht

Netherlands

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