About
INSPIRED BY DIFFERENCE.
The name is Robert Harman Sordam – Robby for friends. ‘Amsterdammer’, child from a father born in Mungo (Surinam) and a mother born in the Amsterdam area called ‘De Jordaan’.
Growing up in Amsterdam Robby is influenced by a diversity of cultural and musical styles. For years, Robby Harman presents his musical expertise in service of projects. He performs on Kotabra / Kaseko Revisited. Robby Harma’s rendition of ‘Libi Tori’ holds on for seven weeks as number one in the Surinamese charts. Theatre Tours with cabaretiere Jetty Mathurin and concerts with the Metropole Orchestra followed. Robby introduces a new musical concept: Dutch Caribbean Crossover. Along with Iwan VanHetten he produces ‘Harmanized’. Robby maintains a special approach by giving new interpretations to existing Afro Caribbean music traditions. Doing this by crossovers of language, style and rhythm. It results in an own artistic color and can be described as a mixture of Afro-Jazz with nu-Soul, RnB and Blues. With the solo project ‘Harmanized’ Robby presses a to many recognizable and indelible mark on Dutch music culture. Two musical cultures are always richer than one!
Information
GREAT MUSIC MATTERS.
In all cultures music is the ultimate communication between mankind and spirituality. For every emotion a musical expression exists.
01. PERSONAL MANAGEMENT.
SAHARA ARTIST Management is responsible for the personal management of Robby Harman. Write your questions on the contact form.
02. BOOKINGS.
Robby Harman can be booked in various formations. Trio (piano, vocals & percussion), Podium formation (9 piece band) and Big Band. Contactform .
03. ORDER PRODUCTS.
Products produced by Robby Harman can be ordered in the shop .
Skills.
SKILLS ARE EVERYTHING
Besides talent the development of skills is necessary to be able to perform at the highest level..
THE AUDIENCE MUST COME FIRST.
Respect for all that lives is one of the core principals of Nichren Buddhism. Robby Harman is Buddhist. Lyrics and music connects to NOW!
Colleagues.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
This is what fellow musicians say about Robby Harman:
‘Robby is a colleague whom I value very much. If he asks me to collaborate I will certainly participate!’
IZALINE CALISTER
‘Robby Harman takes the Surinamese music to a next level!’
STANLEY ‘ODONGO’ ANGEL
‘From a music point of view Robby is one of the most talented persons I know. Glad that recognition finally arrives!’
GUILLY KOSTER