Next show: Amsterdam, Sun 15 Nov
Jessica Manuputty grew up in the Netherlands, far from the Moluccan islands that her grandparents once had to leave behind. But they brought the music of Maluku with them: traditional folk songs with rhythms like the swell of the waves and melodies like a warm breeze on the beach. For as long as Jessica can remember, these Lagu Lagu have been performed in her family's living room in three-part harmony. Her innate love and talent for music brought her to the Utrecht Conservatory. After graduating she made a name for herself in Dutch soul/pop music, performing with international acts such as Jett Rebel, the Metropole Orchestra and Jacob Collier. But the nostalgia for the island of Ambon had settled deep into her DNA. It formed the inspiration for her debut-album in 2017 (TOMA!), and in 2023 she released the long-awaited follow-up. Accompanied by guitar, ukulele, bass, percussion and two backing vocals, Jessica proves to be a skillful and soulful interpreter of the music of her ancestors. She tenderly tugs at the heart strings of her listeners - leaving them with a blissful sense of sweet nostalgia for a beautiful place far away.
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Jessica Manuputty plays Moluccan and Indorock music, blending traditional folk songs from the Maluku islands with contemporary soul and pop influences. Follow Jessica Manuputty on Mood.
Jessica Manuputty's live performances feature intimate acoustic arrangements with guitar, ukulele, bass, percussion, and warm three-part vocal harmonies.
Jessica Manuputty grew up in the Netherlands with deep family roots tracing back to the Moluccan Islands.
