Twee Violen en een Bas

"Twee Violen en een Bas" is a Dutch musical trio known for performing traditional Dutch music, specifically from around the 18th century. The group was initially founded as "Knerp" in 1978 by Jos Koning, and later changed its name to "Twee Violen en een Bas" when it shifted its focus to historical Dutch music. They have released notable albums such as "Twee Eeuwen Hollandse Dansmuziek," which features a collection of historical Dutch dance music. The trio's music repertoire also includes works such as "De Graaf van Buuren" and "Amsterdam 1700," which reflect their interest in historical Dutch culture and music.

Their musical style often involves reproducing the nightlife sounds of Amsterdam between the 17th and mid-19th centuries, capturing the essence of whalers' music and other historical folk influences.