Name: Beestenbos | Oona Maeve
Start: 2024-11-17T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Sint-Andriesplaats 17, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium

Oona Maeve, the artistic alter ego of Lien Schoonis, embodies the creative expression of a passionate vocalist and songwriter with a lifelong love for music. Her musical journey began with an exploration of the world of pop music, where captivating melodies, beautiful lyrics, and an airy atmosphere deeply inspired her.
Not long after, she also embraced jazz and discovered a new dimension of her passion. Lien continued her musical education at the Antwerp Conservatory, specializing in jazz vocals. Here, she became captivated by the art of improvisation and the emotional depth that jazz music brings. Determined to integrate these elements into her own repertoire.
Throughout her development, Lien drew inspiration from the soulful voices of icons like Donny Hathaway, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Yebba, Lianne La Havas,...
With Oona Maeve, she has crafted a distinctive sound, playfully navigating contrasts and drawing influences from various genres, including pop, jazz, and soul.