Who he is
Janah started out behind the mixing desk. At fourteen he was the sound engineer for Hague singer Ed Bernardo, and at fifteen he gave his first solo performance. He became the house singer at De Jungle in Scheveningen. On the Dutch TV talent show Soundmixshow he won his episode as René Froger and reached the final.
Albums of his own followed, and the JMT Gents, a trio with Mike Peterson and Tino Martin that sold out the World Forum in The Hague. In 2019 the regional broadcaster TV West followed him in a series leading up to two concerts of his own at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen. The album Live At The Kurhaus came out in 2021.
Five worlds
Janah calls his repertoire five worlds: Dutch songs, English classics, Spanish songs, gypsy and rumba, and opera. Most evenings use more than one. A Dutch sing-along for one table, My Way for the next, then a Spanish number that gets everyone on their feet.
That is why he works well for a mixed crowd. Expats and Dutch colleagues at the same company party. Two families at a wedding who don't share a language. He changes language when the room asks for it, and he talks to people between the songs. He is a host as much as a singer.
Solo, with a band or with The Gypsies
- Solo. Janah on his own, singing to backing tracks. Takes little space and fits almost any programme: a surprise at a birthday, a moment during dinner, a short set at a reception.
- With a band. Live musicians for a bigger room and a dance floor that has to fill up. The line-up depends on the venue and the number of guests.
- With The Gypsies. Janah with guitarists Popy Basily and Jonay Guillermo: rumba, flamenco and Spanish classics. More on Janah & The Gypsies.
Four ways to book him
There are four starting points. None of them is a fixed package; the details are worked out with you.
Janah Intimate
Sung close up, between the courses, with no stage in between. For private dinners, client evenings and hotels. Solo, acoustic or with his own sound system, in Dutch, English, Spanish or opera.
Janah Celebration
From the vows to the dance floor. Ceremony, dinner and party in one pair of hands, in more than one language if the families need it. Solo or with a band. Read more about him as a wedding singer.
Janah & The Gypsies
The Spanish party night. Two guitarists from the gypsy tradition and Spanish classics that everyone claps along to. For parties, company evenings and summer events.
Janah Exclusive
An evening built around your occasion. A band, a surprise duet or a guest artist, put together with you, with the running order and the sound matched to the venue. For galas, anniversaries and international events. See corporate events.
What it costs
A 30-minute solo set starts from € 1,495 excl. VAT and Buma (Dutch music rights). With a band or with The Gypsies the price is on request, because it depends on the line-up, the length of the set and the travel.
How to book
- Send your date, the venue, the occasion and roughly how many guests.
- You hear whether the date is free. Then you talk through the format, the length and the songs that have to be in there.
- You get a proposal with the price. If it all fits, the arrangements are put in writing.
He is very flexible: almost anything is possible by arrangement.
Hear him first
More clips are on the video page, and his music is on Spotify.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book Janah Louard directly?
Yes. Send a WhatsApp message or call +31 6 4004 8438, or email info@janahlouard.com. Include your date, the venue and the occasion.
Which languages does Janah sing in?
Dutch, English and Spanish, and he can switch between them on the same evening. Opera is part of his repertoire as well. With The Gypsies the focus is on Spanish songs, rumba and flamenco.
How do you pronounce Janah?
Like "Shannah".
What does a performance cost?
A 30-minute solo set starts from € 1,495 excl. VAT and Buma (Dutch music rights). With a band or with The Gypsies the price is on request.
Does he perform outside The Hague?
Yes. Name the venue when you get in touch. Travel is part of the proposal, and longer distances are planned in by arrangement.
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