Richenel

Hubertus Richenel Baars (April 20, 1957 - March 13, 2020) was a Dutch singer celebrated in Amsterdam clubs and discos. He released LaDiferencia in 1982, collaborated with Ivo Watts-Russell and John Fryer for 4AD/This Mortal Coil, and had commercial success in England with the single "Dance Around The World."

Dutch singer celebrated in Amsterdam clubs and discos; first record attempt LaDiferencia (1982); Ivo Watts-Russell and John Fryer remixed L'Esclave Endormi for 4AD/This Mortal Coil; had commercial success in England with the single "Dance Around The World"; George Michael wrote "Are You Just Using Me" under a pseudonym; dates given in the review: April 20, 1957 - March 13, 2020.

The reviews emphasise Richenel's distinctive voice and his 4AD-era collaboration on L'Esclave Endormi. He began recording with La Diferencia (1982) and later had commercial success in England with Dance Around The World. Ivo Watts-Russell and John Fryer remixed his work for This Mortal Coil. The available review is a fond memorial.

For:Fans of 1980s new wave, disco and 4AD-era alternative music.