Jeangu Macrooy - Young, Awkward & Lonely

After a successful year in which he played the lead role in 'Jesus Christ Superstar', Jeangu will release a brand new album this fall, entitled ' Young, Awkward & Lonely '. In the theater concert of the same name, he sings about the awkwardness of life and searches for connection. The show starts intimately and gradually builds up to a large ensemble, in which he is accompanied by his regular band and three singers from the Zo! Gospel Choir. The songs that will be played combine personal reflections on life with social themes such as queerness and colonialism.

Jeangu Macrooy's musical journey began when he received his first guitar at the age of thirteen and started writing songs. In 2014 he moved from Suriname to the Netherlands where he broke through in 2017 with his debut album 'High On You', produced by Perquisite. He quickly became an established name in the Dutch music scene with performances at festivals such as Lowlands and North Sea Jazz, participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021 and multiple Edison Pop nominations. His third studio album 'Summer Moon' (2022) combined the soulful sound of his debut with electronic and disco influences. In 2024 Jeangu Macrooy shone in the theater spectacle 'Jesus Christ Superstar' directed by Ivo van Hove. His portrayal of Jesus was praised by both the public and the critics, thus endorsing his artistic versatility.