Fungus

Dutch quintet from Vlaardingen formed at the end of the 1960s; released a self-titled debut in 1974 with traditional Dutch, Scottish and Irish folk songs rearranged in a 1970s style.

Members named in the review: Fred Piek (singer, acoustic guitar), Louis Debij (drums), Koos Pakvis (bass), Kees Maat (keyboards, accordion) and Sido Martens (guitars, mandolin). The review cites the single "Kaap'ren Varen" as a number 1 hit in Holland and notes it remains in Radio 2's top 2000. The album mixes traditional material and one original by Sido Martens (Langbonken/Mieghimmels).

Fungus is presented as a Dutch quintet from Vlaardingen that formed in the late 1960s and released a self-titled debut in 1974. They perform rearranged traditional Dutch, Scottish and Irish folk material in a 1970s style. The review highlights the hit "Kaap'ren Varen" and one original composition by Sido Martens. Instrumentation mixes acoustic folk elements with drums, bass, keyboards and electric guitar.

For:Fans of traditional folk, Dutch music enthusiasts, listeners of 1970s folk arrangements