“Papa” is a song by Belgian-Dutch singer-songwriter Stef Bos, released in 1990 as the lead single from his debut album Is Dit Nu Later. The song became a major hit in the Netherlands and Belgium and is widely regarded as Bos’s signature song. It remains one of the most beloved Dutch-language songs, celebrated for its deeply personal lyrics and emotional resonance. Background Stef Bos wrote “Papa” as a tribute to his father, reflecting on their relationship and his own process of growing up and understanding his father’s perspective. The song touches on themes of generational differe… read more
“Papa” is a song by Belgian-Dutch singer-songwriter Stef Bos, released in 1990 as the lead single from his debut album Is Dit Nu Later. The song beca… read more
“Papa” is a song by Belgian-Dutch singer-songwriter Stef Bos, released in 1990 as the lead single from his debut album Is Dit Nu Later. The song became a major hit in the Netherlands and… read more
Singer-songwriter Stef Bos was born 1961 in Veenendaal (Netherlands) and moved to Belgium in 1984. He has been active in multiple artistic disciplines: beside cabaret and theatre he is best known for his music. He both writes for others as well as for himself, mostly in Dutch. In Dutch speaking countries he is best known for his 1991 hit record ‘Papa’ - about a father/son relation. Since then he has made several albums and has also become quite popular amongst the Afrikaner population of South-Africa where he recorded several songs with crossovers between his European style and the … read more
Singer-songwriter Stef Bos was born 1961 in Veenendaal (Netherlands) and moved to Belgium in 1984. He has been active in multiple artistic disciplines: beside cabaret and theatre he is best… read more
Singer-songwriter Stef Bos was born 1961 in Veenendaal (Netherlands) and moved to Belgium in 1984. He has been active in multiple artistic disciplines: beside cabaret and theatre he is best known for his music. He both writes for other… read more