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Collage titled “SURINAME The Next Step” in green and red letters, surrounded by various images of Surinamese culture, including people in traditional dress, food, dance, flags, flowers, and a white church.

50 years of Suriname independence concert

Including performances by Nisha Madaran, Powl Ameerali and Oscar Harris
  • Sat 22 Nov 25
    20:30
    de Doelen
    Grote Zaal
    tickets

  • €3 or €1,5 service costs excluded per per ticket. Read more about the service charge here.

Sranan Poku Concert

CELEBRATE WITH US
On Saturday evening, 22 November 2025, Concertgebouw de Doelen will celebrate Suriname's 50th Independence Day with a unique and one-off Sranan Poku Concert, full of iconic songs and surprising interpretations, which will express the bond between Suriname and the Netherlands.

This concert is historic. Fifty years ago, on Easter Sunday, 30 March, the first Surinamese cultural event took place in De Doelen on the road to 25 November 1975. The then Surinamese Prime Minister Henck Arron attended this major event.

WHO IS WORKING ON THIS UNIQUE CONCERT?
This evening is, of course, a musical journey through 50 years of Suriname, in which Surinamese artists from the Netherlands and Surinamese artists from all ethnic groups will perform songs that have remained popular for generations and have become part of the Surinamese identity.

SOLOISTS
Oscar Harris, Nisha Madaran, Powl Ameerali, Arifien Amatstam, John Oldenstam, Muriel Blijd, Claire Cornet, Narsingh Balwantsingh, Eddie Assan, Sylvie Singeredjo, Olivia Sahadewsing, Angel Aruna, Edgar Burgos and Aron Elstak.

BACKING VOCALS
Elroy Berkleef, Rubenia Linger and Neburny Muringen

MUSIC
The accompaniment consists of a solid ad hoc formation, which has been given the name Moski Morjon band for this evening, led by musical director Lesley Joseph and arranger Glenn Gaddum Sr.

CULTURAL GROUPS
Towaporé Khonanon (Indigenous) & Kula Skoro (Maroons)

PRESENTATION:
Howard Komproe

CELEBRATE SREFIDENSI WITH US AT DE DOELEN ON SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025. DOORS OPEN: 7.30 p.m. START: 8.30 p.m. AFTER THE SHOW: AFTER-PARTY IN THE FOYER.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A ONE-OFF CONCERT. SO BUY YOUR TICKET IN TIME TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

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Zoom in Man in a white outfit with a colorful traditional shoulder cloth, wearing a hat and sunglasses, holding a wooden staff in one hand and a decorative bowl in the other, set against a white background. Zoom in Smiling woman in an elegant yellow dress with gold accents, wearing earrings and a bracelet, with her hand gracefully near her neck, set against a dark background. Zoom in Singer with a shaved head and black outfit performing with a microphone in hand, smiling and energetic under warm stage lighting against a dark background. Zoom in Historic moment showing Dutch and Surinamese representatives signing documents during a formal meeting, likely related to Suriname’s independence in 1975. Zoom in Cover of a music release featuring the Surinamese flag in the background, with the titles “Srefidensi Doro”, “Cabaret Revo”, and “Ram-Liko” in blue and black lettering. Zoom in Zoom in

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