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Tante Leen, born Helena Kok-Polder, was a Dutch singer from Amsterdam. She began her career at age 43 after participating in a talent contest, where she placed second behind Johnny Jordaan. Often performing alongside him, she became known as the "Nightingale of Willemsstraat." Her notable songs include "Oh Johnny." In 1960, she opened a café at Nieuwendijk 103, where she performed regularly. In 1968, she declined to represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest. She retired from singing in 1975. A devoted supporter of AFC Ajax football club, she recorded several songs in their honor.