Noraly Hendriks
singer-storyteller | musician | poet
“The meaning we make of our lives changes how and what we remember.” - Bessel van der Kolk
“Those who don’t believe in magic, will never find it.” - Roald Dahl
”What you think you become.” - Buddha
Whether you ask a neuroscientist, a fiction writer or a Buddhist, they all agree that stories matter. There’s a story in how we move, breathe, love, work and create.
Inspired by the forces of nature and the omnipresent change of the seasons, Noraly writes hers.
The songs may seem reflective at first, but when you let the music soften your walls, there’s invitation to feel, rather than to think.
Her first EP is a collection of personal stories about finding your voice, grieve, outgrowing narratives and lots of therapy ;) Her debut album (currently in production) will touch on broader subjects, knowing art holds the power to open conversations, doors and definitely hearts.
Working with her band, their merged genres lead to a bold, illustrative sound that feels grounded yet floating. With lyrics that dance between poetic metaphors and raw truths, and a growing live set infused with spoken word, Noraly evolves beyond the singer-songwriter that used to be “hesitant to sing” (from: Accidentally Happy).
Noraly: “In an (online)society that feels very fast, it can be challenging to take time. While doing so with this album, art has once again shown itself to be an Antidote, a mirror. It asks you to look at those stories: how do you move, love, create? Anything.
I create because I believe it’s a way to move forward. To me forward doesn't always mean more advanced, rather a world with less sharp edges.
May that meaning ripple”.
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live
12-11 | venue | place | tickets
12-11 | venue | place | tickets
Live Band: Noraly Hendriks (lead vocal, guitar), Thomas Redeker (lead guitar), Oliver Halmai (bass), Arthur Frenken (keys & sounds), Lucas den Besten (drums).
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