Tribute to Gloria Estefan:
“Hear my song” (‘Oye mi canto’)! That is what Gloria called out in Spanish during her heyday!
Gloria Estefan represents the Latin side in our Groovetop Tribute offerings. The Cuban-born American singer and composer conquered the world in the 1980s and 1990s and became the queen of Latin pop. In doing so, she created an entirely new genre at that time and was the forerunner and matriarch of singers such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Olivia Rodrigo, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, but also of the more Latin pop repertoire, as performed for example by Enrique Iglesias.
She won 5 Grammys. Her repertoire ranges from commercial Latin pop, through sing-along ballads, to authentic Cuban salsa.
Many listeners and fans see Estefan’s repertoire as a coming-of-age and the emancipation of the Latin genre in contemporary pop music.
Danceable listening songs of a musically very high level.
This Tribute evening will be a celebration of recognition recognition and an ode to this lady who grew into one of the greatest icons from Cuba in modern music/pop history.

A Tribute to Melody Gardot:
This is an ‘out of the box’ tribute to a singer who is less known outside the jazz circuit, but deserves some broader recognition. Melody has already performed four times at the North Sea Jazz Festival, making her a welcome guest and a ‘regular feature’ for fans and visitors of this festival.
Beautiful dreamy bluesy vocal melodies, through which she creates somewhat theatrical listening songs. Primarily atmospheric music performed by a singer with a beautiful, almost classically trained voice. Melody’s singing is compared to various singers from different musical styles such as Norah Jones, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Edith Piaf, and Astrud Gilberto.
Her concerts are always major events, and this tribute will also be a memorable evening.

Tribute to Bill Withers:
A tribute to Bill Withers. Who is he, and what is he to you!!
For us, that is no longer a question; he is one of the great stars of the jazz and pop industry who has meant a lot to the genre and has also influenced many contemporary artists. Songs like: “Lean on Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and “Just the Two of Us” have connected different generations of fans, listeners, and musicians.
A tribute to Bill is a celebration of recognition and a string of beautiful musical gems that this musical genius has produced.
“Grandma’s Hands” already predicted it: This tribute will delight many visitors!!

Tribute to Maxwell:

“Don’t ever wonder whether you should have realized that you are the highest of the high”! This Tribute also honors one of the great stars of the Neo-soul movement.
Maxwell was in the early and mid-1990s one of the founders of this movement. With his Urban Hang Suite Album, he managed to warm millions of listeners to this then-new style, which drew on the soul and funk of the 1970s.
Maxwell also collaborated extensively with artists such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and D’Angelo. Fans of those artists often found enjoyment in Maxwell’s concerts as well.
In 2025, he was still seen as one of the great stars of the North Sea Jazz Festival 2025 and gave a now already legendary show there. Now, Groovetop has also dedicated a Tribute to him to honor Maxwell’s great musical legacy.

Tribute to Prince

A Tribute to “The Artist formely Known As”! Wow, what a genious he was!

The music of Prince is a mix of black and white musical influences, such as the funk of Sly & the Family Stone and James Brown, the screeming rockin guitars of Jimi Hendrix, musicality of Stevie Wonder, discofunk of Chic, soul like Marvin Gaye, latin-bluesy rock like Carlos Santana, smooth and sexy sounds of Curtis Mayfield and the pure melody of Joni Mitchell. 

Prince often used his falsetto voice, especially in the first years of his career.

It feels impossible to sum up the numerous hits this legend has created.

In addition to recording his own music, he wrote songs for and was covered by many other artists, such as Alicia Keys, Sinéad O’Connor, Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper, Céline Dion, Sheena Easton, Martika, Joe Cocker, Tom Jones, Simple Minds, Kid Creole and The Bangles.

A superstar like that needs no introduction and deserves a musical tribute played by skilled and dedicated musicians.

Tribute to Tower of Power 

What is hip? Tower of Power certainly still is! We’re talking about Soul with a Capital S !

The greatest 70’s Soul band and still alive is now on the tribute menu. 

These guys have been playing non stop since 1968. Their style can be described as Soulfunk, R&B and jazz-funk.Typical for the band is the great horn section, syncopated grooves, powerful groupchants and a Soulfull lead singer. In this tribute we honor the more than 55 years of dedication and musical craftsmanship that these guys have shown us. 

Mindblowing Hornsection, syncopated bassgrooves and thunderous drumbeats within a specific and authentic Oakland soul style groove. 

It will be impossible to sit still during this performance!

Tribute to Jamiroquai

In the late 90’ s of the last century there was a revival of 70’s style music. The Acid Jazz and funk Icon ‘Jay Kay’ (bandleader of the band Jamiroquai) is a top entertainer with a voice like Stevie Wonder, Space Cowboy moves and Native American style headgear. Grooves that will make every crowd dance! The music of this band is famous all over the world. It’s a combination of SoulJazz, latin, disco-funk, and british jazz-funk. In the up-tempo repertoire the music is very danceable and the more mellow mid-tempo songs are accessible for a brought audience. 

After more then 30 years on stage this band deserves a Tribute of its own. Expect all the great hits. There’ s canned heat in the grooves tonight baby!

Tribute to D’angelo

D’Angelo was around the year 2000 the promised next top entertainer. He inspired a whole generation with his Neo-Soul as a Solo artist and as part of the Soulquarians with artists like Erikah Badu and Questlove. He also worked with Lauren Hill and Angie Stone. His Album ‘Brown Sugar’ was a hit and with his next Album Voodoo he reached a “Superstar status”. Then it went quiet around D’Angelo for several years but his comeback was ‘a blast’ with the album Black Messiah. This album won the best R&B album at the 58th Grammy awards. His voice is unmatched, a combination of Prince, Sly and the family Stone and Donny Hathaway.

Last year we lost a great performer that inspired al lot of musicians.

This tribute will be a dedication in honor to one of the greatest funk and soul musicians of all time.

Sade Tribute 

English-Nigerian singer Sade broke through in the 1980s with her debut album “Diamond Life.” Her unique, warm, soulful, jazzy sound, layered with groovy drums and percussion, wrapped around a warm tenor sax like a snake, made an immediate impression. Sade is a prime example of her own unique sound, conveyed in every song with meticulous detail. Tracks like “Smooth Operator,” “Hang On to Your Love,” “Is It a Crime,” and “The Sweetest Taboo” have been sung along to for generations worldwide. Her albums are still selling, and her music continues to inspire many musicians and music lovers.

The evening will be hosted by Nina Yip Simone de Looff, named after Nina Simone. Raised on jazz, soul, and rap, her one dream from a young age was to become famous and be honored! Her desire to follow her dream is immense. Meanwhile, she performs throughout the Netherlands, goes to the studio, and studies jazz vocals at the Conservatory. She wants to perform internationally with jazz and pop-soul repertoire. But first, here in Rotterdam, a tribute to one of her greatest inspirations, Sade!

Tribute to Amy Winehouse

This is a tribute to one of the icons of popular music of the 21st century that left this planet far too soon. Through this tribute we celebrate her talent in a special night dedicated to the great Amy Winehouse. 

Hits like Valerie, Rehab, Stronger than me, Back to black are still on the Radio and have inspired and entertained a whole generation of fans, listeners, dancers and musicians alike.

We honour this great lady singer, performer and sound !

Tribute to Michael Jackson

A Tribute to the nr. 1  King of Pop. He started in showbiz with his siblings in the Jackson 5 from the time he could walk. Guided and trained by the likes of Diana Ross, Rod Temperton and Quincy Jones he became a star of his own. 

With the million selling album “Off the wall” and the all time favourite top album “Thriller”, the legacy was written. From there on numerous hits affirmed his exceptional musical and dancing skills. 

A funky soulfull jazzy tribute to the master of all time !

Generations of good music will pass the night of serious dancing.