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Christian Bakalanga

Clarence Bekker

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Biography

Clarence is a native of Suriname who moved to Amsterdam at the age of 6. He developed his craft in his adopted homeland and eventually took it around the world with little more than a guitar strapped to his back. He started his singing career with legendary Dutch band, Swing Soul Machine, where he was the youngest singer in 20 years. He grew into a dance music artist called CB Milton where he made three albums in the 1990s. Currently, Clarence is living in Barcelona, Spain, collaborating with bands like 08001 and local DJs like Taito Tikaro.

How we met:

While filming Pierre Minetti performing his original song, “Don’t Worry,” in Barcelona, he recommended we meet his friend Clarence Bekker; Pierre thought Clarence would be a good addition to “Don’t Worry,” and “Stand By Me.” That turned out to be one of the best connections we ever explored! In a friend of Pierre’s garden, Clarence’s spirited voice and passionate soul blew us all away. He is now one of the main voices representing Playing For Change.

Hometown

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Jan 16, 2017

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Nov 10, 2016

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Sep 14, 2016

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Sep 07, 2016

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Oct 21, 2015

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Jul 15, 2015

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Feb 02, 2015

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Jan 15, 2015

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Sep 10, 2014

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May 10, 2014

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Mar 18, 2014

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Dec 12, 2013

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Jun 18, 2013

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Jun 10, 2012

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Jan 07, 2011

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Feb 20, 2009

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Jan 22, 2009

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