Faya
(The Hague, NL 1987) wrote her first compositions at age fifteen. First classical pieces for piano, which were soon followed by songs of her own with piano accompaniment. She received singing lessons from Astrid Seriese. In her first performances she accompanied herself on the piano. She also often played acoustic sets with guitar accompaniment. In 2009 she released her first single, 'Beautiful day'. With Astrid Seriese she conducts the Prachtmeidenkoor (Beautiful Girls' Choir) and sings in various other projects.
Past events
Who's Afraid of Youth
Pupils of secondary schools in The Hague recite their own poems, some of whose lyrics singer Faya set to music. Poet Maarten Inghels read poetry with the pupils in class and he performs with them. Host: Nicole Terborg. A programme in cooperation with Huis van Gedichten (House of Poems). In Dutch.
Who's Afraid of Youth
Pupils of schools in The Hague read their poems. Poet Marjolijn van Heemstra read poetry with them in class and performs with them. The host is Nicole Terborg, supported musically by Trio Koenijn. Made with Huis van Gedichten. In Dutch.
Wintercafe 1: Who's afraid of youth?
Pupils of two secondary schools in The Hague climb the stage to read poems they wrote themselves. With poet Delphine Lecompte. Host: Francis Broekhuijsen. In Dutch.
Wintercafe 1: Who's Afraid of Youth?
Pupils of two secondary schools - Dalton Voorburg and Nova College - climb the stage to read poems they wrote themselves. With poet Rodaan al Galidi. Host: Francis Broekhuijsen. Singer Faya will sing one of the poems. In Dutch.
