[quote]Of course I haven't read the article, not knowing Dutch and not bothering with a translate this page thing, and I know nothing of the music industry - for all I know the Dutch distribute 99% of the world's music, though I doubt it.[/quote]
Fixed that for you.
But let me see what's in my playlist as a european at this moment:
De-Phazz - New Format Recordings, HQ Germany
Gotan Project - Beggars Group, London, UK
Buena Vista Social Club - Wold Circuit, London, UK
Cheb I Sabbah - Six Degrees Recordings, NY, US
While none of them are from the Netherlands, most of them are not from the "overseas" either, but more like next door.