MMoonshine

MMoonshine is the assumed name (nom de plume) of teacher, globetrotter and critical singer Monica Rypma. Even though she is well into maturity , she is still finding her voice. It started with some songwriting and background work while living in London. Moonshine & The Blaze in the 80's was her first band, formed with her brother Hans. In '88 she produced and delivered the album Classifieds with musical maestro Brian Batie. The album has been rereleased by BBE music in 2022. In the early '90 she tasted some commercial succes after winning the Vara Song Contest . Theatre tour supporting Pia Beck, guest performances with Dutch Swing College, Swing Society and Glenn Miller. Travelling Europe and beyond for her work in the travelindustry she managed to keep the music playing. Many small scale collaborations with musicians resulted in 'tiny desk' concerts in France, Belgium, Italy and New Zealand. After reschooling to be a teacher, she now reworks and translates 'The European Songbook' to make chansons accesible in other languages. Notably Brel.