Global Soul Honour Roll (Amsterdam) x Paradiso

Amsterdam-based artist Noa Lauryn brings together groove, soul, R&B, and jazz in a warm, energetic sound. Together with her band, she creates live shows that carry a completely different energy from her recordings. After her debut album coin collection, Noa now returns with her new EP Always On Time - a project about slowing down, letting go of stress, and taking more time for yourself.

Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter GINGE blends R&B, neo-soul, and progressive electronic sounds into a fresh, energetic sonic identity. Inspired by the freedom, connection, and energy of nightlife, her music moves between soulful songwriting, rich harmonies, and beat-driven production. Through themes of sensuality, self-confidence, and human connection, GINGE captures the feeling of letting go and fully embracing who you are.

The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer blends neo-soul, banjo-driven R&B, jazz, rock, and folk into a distinctive, genre-bending sound. On her debut album Angel In The Wild, she shows how effortlessly these influences merge into a cohesive musical world. Beyond her own work, she is also a co-founder of The Circle in Brooklyn, a live platform dedicated to supporting emerging talent.

For Amsterdam-based neo-soul singer TOS, music is a pure form of expression and love. With a soulful, warm sound and a natural stage presence, he effortlessly connects with his audience. Following the release of his debut album PISCES TALES and a European tour, he is now working on a new project that blends his soulful foundation with hip-hop influences. By being fully himself, TOS radiates a sense of freedom that resonates through everything he creates.

Singer-songwriter Fenne gives voice to hopeless romantics through her music. Her songs feel like personal diary entries, where desire, dreams, insecurities, and love all come together. Blending soulful melodies with honest lyrics, she invites listeners to embrace every side of themselves. Her unique sound and strong songwriting earned her the Charles Mingus Composition Prize for Wish I Could Sing, as well as support from the Amarte Fund and SENA for her project Angel With A Darkness.

Rotterdam-based singer Jared Grant captivates audiences with his warm voice, energetic stage presence, and deep love for soul, funk, and R&B. Since his breakthrough at the Music Matters Awards in 2012, he has become a well-established name in the Dutch soul scene. On his album Back To My Roots, Jared pays a contemporary tribute to the soul and funk of the 1970s and 1980s.

Previously releasing music under the name Lizzy, she now begins a new chapter as ZYHH, where both her sound and artistic vision feel more personal than ever. Through a series of new singles, ZYHH is building a world where music, storytelling, acting, and visuals come together. Her work moves between emotion, identity, and imagination, creating an intimate, cinematic universe that feels entirely her own.

Singer Olivia Fay blends neo-soul and hip-hop into an energetic and personal sound. Through her music, she tells honest stories about both the beautiful and difficult moments in life. Her songs feel playful yet thoughtful, carried by layered production and a distinct artistic style. With her open way of writing, she offers listeners a glimpse into her world.

NEEMA NEKESA, born in Ethiopia and raised in the Netherlands, creates a fresh blend of R&B infused with influences from different musical worlds. With her distinctive voice and strong live energy, she continues to connect with an ever-growing audience. With new projects on the way, NEEMA NEKESA keeps evolving and expanding her sound.

Singer Robyn Florence creates a soulful sound where serenity and magnetism come together. Through intimate storytelling, she explores desire, vulnerability, and the tension between the two. Her music moves between smooth soul and jazz, carried by lush, groove-driven productions that feel timeless. In 2026, she released Crush Culture with DAVIES. The EP delves into themes of attraction and ambiguity.