CrimeJazz is a literary crossover program in which different styles of Spoken Word are interwoven with Hip Hop, Folk, NuSoul, Jazz and other related music genres..

Next to classical forms of poetry and prose, CrimeJazz has its focus on more contemporary styles such as Rap Poetry and Spoken Word. The strength of CrimeJazz is that on the one hand there is a broad variety in literature and on the other hand there is a divers music programming. The emphasis of all the different aspects of the program is on innovation, originality, and topicality. A mix of established and starting, local and international artists are programmed. CrimeJazz has been an important platform for emerging artists in the field ever since it's start in 1998.

Featured artists over the years:

Dutch artists:
Rice, Daniele Ferguson, Pieter Vreugdenhil, Monsieur Dubois, .Gea Russel, Thomas van Aalten, Najoua Bijjir, Peter de Groot, nuClarity, Alexis van Erp, Ingmar Heytze, Lilian Hak, Elke Geurts, Jeroen Overduin, Mirjam Leenhouts, C-Major, Bloem, Ja-Ysha Obispo, Bleker & Elmendorp, Coolcast, Mark Ritsema & trio raskolnikov, Esther Gerritsen, Thorvald Kleeve, The Headliners, Henk Boogaard, van Haagse dichters die voorbijgaan, Chanella Hodge, Marjolijn van Heemstra, Hagar Peeters, Said el Haji, Abdelkader Benali, Arjen Witte, Ruben van Gogh, Jules Deelder, Ronald Giphart, Menno Wigman, Corey, Mohammed bin Zhakour, Arjan van Veelen, Wonder, The Proov, Micha Wertheim, Tjitske jansen, D-lusion, Click, The Vince, Harry Zevenbergen, MC Gregor, Martijn Loerakker, Sebastiaan Veldhuizen, Emerald Beryl, DJ Kypski, Tea Ceremony, Groove Attack, Elke Geurts, Tompel (Tom Zinger), Yusef el Halal, Daniel Dee, Stephan Sanders, Scotty Gravenberch, DJ Leroy Rey, Howard Komproe, Tasha’s world, Ernst van der Kwast, Jeroen Rozendaal, P. van Alten, Raymond Maas, Babs Gons, Dominique Sindayiganza, Noah Nicoll quartet, DJ vincent, Najoua Bijjir, MC Complex, Ping Pong Poetry, DJ Princess, Dyzack, DJ Fader, Daan Vree, DJ Cut Nice, Maarten Das, Track Addicts, VJ Supreme Cuisine, DJ Clyde, Dee, Clyde Eckhart, Yinka, Christine Otten, Birgitta Hacham, Kalinka Hahlen, Linneman Trio, Kid Sublime, Afrokosmetics, Beitske Bouwman, Clarke Accord, Sunday Soul Ensemble, Komma (Pam Emmerink en Maria Barnas), Phil Martin´s Mystical Funk, Phil Peoples, Oscar van Woensel, Michelle van Dijk, Fresh Minds, Jeroen Overduin, Empress, Ilja Pfeiffer, Pam Emmerile, Myra Stuger, Ramona Maramis, Tjiske Mussche, MC Fit, Mr Wix, Stephan Sanders, Pieter Hillhorst, Renske de Greef, Aukelien Weverling, Illicit, Wiegertje Postma, Signe Tollefsen, Erik Jan Harmens, Klopdokter & El Stylo, Liquid Spirits, Rufus K, Tommy Wieringa, Nelson & Djosa, Cindy Hoetmer, Ariel, Big Boi Caprice, Ghalid Boudou, Duvelduvel, Miss Bunty, Pamela, Hans Plomp, Grillig, Charlie Dee, Saul van Stapele, Bennie Sings, GMB (Gery Mendes Borges), Zulile Blinker, Diana Ozon, Hassan Bahara, Jagged Soul , Lennie St. Luce, Sarah Van Gameren, DJ Thelonius, Dimbrowski , DJ Marrichino, Scallymatic Orchestra, Jeffrey Spalburg, Robin Block, Senna, Samira El Kandoussi ,Wudstik , Project Wildeman, DJ Deep Diggin, Zanillya, Herman in een bakje geitenkwark, Martin Denev, Soulminded , Sander Koolwijk, Sabrina Starke, Jeruma, Anna Budgen, Koffie Verkeerd, Maaike Wijbenga, Boogie Horse Electric, Lilian Day Jackson, Simon Vinkeoog, James Worthy, Leine, Bernard Wesseling, Too Tall (Ricardo Cairo), Imelda, Arthur Adam, Winterjong, Iris Koppe, U.N.O.M., DoubleK, Arthur Kokeng, Bernhard Christiaansen, Esperanza Denswill, Tieka, Pieter Monzon (Pete Philly), C-mon, Soulos Noutos, Steve Hartley, DJ Superblenders, Miss Delicious, Martijn den Bakker, Marivael Chot, Shay, John Keys, Moon Baker, Glenn de Ramdhani (Typhoon), Lennart Pieters, the New Earth Group, John Buisman, DJ Socrates, Eelko Ferwerda (Waanzee), VJ collectief Nog Harder, The Mirror Conspiracy, Pim ten Bokkel, Giovanca & band, Sanneke van Hassel, Salah Edin, Orville's Oxygen, Bianca de Boer, Krijn Peter Hesselink, Talking Loud, Chiron Holwijn, iET (voorheen Alise) & Bang-Bang, Danny Sherrard, Kila &Babsie.

European artists:
Krewcial, Neske Beks, An Pierle, Zena Edwards, Jonzi D, Francesca Beard, Earl Ockin, Lemn Sissay, Mannafest, Karen Hayley, Prue, MC Breeze, Mark de Clive Lowe, Vanessa Richards, Whiskey Priests, Tracy Splinter, Ben Westbeech, Anthony Jones, Rob Gee, John Sinclair, The Duvals, Randolph Matthews, Brouhaha, Frank Beyond, Trouba, DJ Gus, Terri Walker, Steven Spacek, Reel People, Malika Booker, The Spotlight Kid, Flowriders, Colonol Red, Bianca Rose, Oghene Kolgbo, Jamie Woon, MC Xander, Ruth Laster, Charlie Darke, Nick Mulvy, Polar Bear & Daisy Keller Granger.

American artists
Kofy Brown, Rolando Morales, Saul Williams, Ursula Rucker, Tim Motzer, Tony Touch Rich Medina, Jessica Care Moore, Rha Goddes, Tyren Grfx, Baba Israel, Sharrif Simmons, Queen Esther, Talaam Acey, Gylan Kain, Donna Lamar, Will Power, Open thought, Ekere Tallie, Kamal Symonette-Dixon, Craig Knight, Kirk Nugent, Rick Maverik, The last poets, Build an Ark, Jason Lindner, Peven Everett, Javonte Adams, Gamal Chasten, Johny Lasley, Juakali, DJ Funki G, Toni Blackman, MuMs, Amal Eiland, Sekou, Carl Hancock Rux, Martin Luther, Jahi, Venus7, Kelsey, Jaguar Wright, DJ Center, Steve Ben Israel, Lisa Jesse Peterson, Bahamadia, Invincible, Stacey Epps, Ove, Steven Sapp, Chicoman, Les Deal, Antibalas, Medusa, Tamar Kali, Amiri Baraka, Imani Uzuri, Lemon, Eric Roberson, Anthony Davids, Queen Sheba, Vanessa Hidary a.k.a. Hebrew Mamita, Hanifah Walidah, Tracey Moore (Jazzfatnastees), Kamau Daaood & Kelly Zen Yie Tsai.

Other international artists:
Bassey Ikpi, Nneka (Nigeria), Staceyann Chin (Jamaica), Flaco Navaja (Puerto Rico), Marieke Visser, Paul Middellijn, Firi, Bambi, Lyrical Forces, Maggie Schmeitz, Alida Neslo, Joey Healey Band (Suriname), Ntjamrosie (Cameroon), Alain Manbanckou (Congo), Rhina Mushonga, Eska Mtungwazi (Zimbabwe) &Yassin aka Narcy (Dubai).

Presenters:
Lennie St. Luce, Ricardo Cairo (aka 2Tall), Ayesha Ngaujah, Gery Mendes Borges, Chantal Cadagon, Shay, Jeffrey Spalburg & Sheryl Samson.

CrimeJazz is a John106 production