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Henk & Henk

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Utrecht

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1982 to Present...

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Henk en Henk

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Henk and Henk is a Dutch singing duo consisting of Henk Westbroek and Henk Temming, both known as frontmen of the popular Dutch pop band Het Goede Doel.

The duo scored an unexpected hit in 1982 with the Sinterklaas song "Sinterklaas, wie kent hem niet" ("Sinterklaas, who doesn't know him"). This cheerful number quickly became a classic and is still popular during the Sinterklaas period.

In 2013, the song once again came into the spotlight due to the social debate surrounding Zwarte Piet (Black Pete). DJ Patrick Kicken initiated an action to create an adapted version of the song, in which the figure of Zwarte Piet was replaced by Piets of different colors. Henk and Henk responded positively to this initiative and recorded the "Rainbow Version 2013".

Although Henk and Henk are best known for their hit "Sinterklaas, wie kent hem niet", they have also released other songs together. For example, in 1990 they recorded the song "Ik ben toch zeker Sinterklaas niet" ("I'm certainly not Sinterklaas"), which was used in a commercial for a well-known department store.

In addition to their musical collaboration, Henk Westbroek and Henk Temming have both remained successful with Het Goede Doel. They have scored countless hits and are considered icons of Dutch pop music.

The "Rainbow Version 2013" of "Sinterklaas, wie kent hem niet" illustrates how music can respond to social changes and play a role in important debates. It also shows that Henk and Henk, despite their status as established artists, are open to new ideas and willing to make their voices heard in current discussions.