| amsterdamfm.nl | AmsterdamFM | The station is located in lingerie store Triumph on Kalverstraat and the Allard Pierson on Rokin. AmsterdamFM has various radio programs, including Springvossen, Who Saves What, Must You Hear!, New Sound, Opus, and Festival FM. The program Who Saves What is broadcast in collaboration with the Allard Pierson, and programs like Springvossen include conversations with artists. | Entertainment → Radio 1338 | radio program 58 guest 1334 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| rudolfschock.nl | N.V. Platenmaatschappij 'Giesinger' | The website contains information about Schock's operatic career, including his recordings of operas and operettas, as well as art songs and folk songs. There is an overview of his video and film appearances, as well as an inventory of his life and his collaborations with colleagues. The website features personal recollections of Schock from various individuals, including colleagues, critics, and fans, and provides a historical context of his career. | Music → Opera 168 | recordings 172 biography 697 song 1285 video 6714 performance 7586 | |
| theaterarchief.nl | Theater Archive Foundation | The website offers a selection of donated materials related to Dutch theater productions. The foundation archives Dutch theater productions from 1900 to the present and compiles CVs of artists and theater people. A collection has been built around Jasperina de Jong, Lia Dorana, Jules de Corte and other theater figures, which was collected in Ootmarsum in September 2007. | Performing Arts → Spoken Word 27 | theater production 57 biography 697 collection 7566 | Dinkelland → Ootmarsum 393 |
| auteurjohanbakker.nl | Johan Bakker | The website contains texts on various music genres, literature, and art, including biographies and reviews. It provides information about Johan Bakker's books, including 'Eva Cassidy the Biography', 'Enkele Reis Mars', 'Bound to a Bandeloos Bestaan' and 'Kinga Bán, A Life'. The website also includes a blog, an author’s biography, and the possibility to order books. | | fanclub 29 literature 487 biography 697 art 3856 book 11396 music 13170 | |
| jacquelineoskamp.nl | Jacqueline Oskamp | The website contains an archive of Jacqueline Oskamp's written articles and publications, focusing on music, culture, and society. A recent publication is discussed: the biography of Louis Andriessen, 'Groots is de liefde,' which was released on May 30, 2025, and garnered attention in the newspaper HP/De Tijd. The website references various broadcasts and podcasts, including a combined broadcast on radio 4 dedicated to Louis Andriessen and a fragment of the podcast 'Klassiek inside' about 'Groots is de liefde'. | Monuments → Heritage 526 | radio program 58 biography 697 heritage 818 society 1376 publication 2018 music 13170 | Ameland → Buren 20 |
| harrypater.nl | Barefoot Heart Music | The website contains original versions of articles and photos that were previously published, often expanded upon the original publications. Harry Pater curates and presents an alphabetical list of artists and bands he has seen live, photographed, and spoken with. The website is a continuously growing collection, and new content is regularly added. | Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 | list 575 musician 1207 interview 1371 band 2977 article 6000 photo 7778 | |
| julieandfransmuller.nl | Julie and Frans Muller | Julie Muller’s academic background includes teaching English and American literature at the Free University of Amsterdam and a PhD thesis on Henry Purcell’s opera, ‘Dioclesian,’ which was later published. The website features publications by the Mullers, including English versions of biographies of Max van Egmond (baritone) and Nico Richter (composer), alongside excerpts from their own scholarly works on music and literature. Additionally, the site includes biographical information about Julie and Frans Muller themselves, including details about their family history and a photograph of Emmy Muller. | | opera 160 literature 487 biography 697 publication 2018 music 13170 | |
| michaelvarekamp.nl | Michael Varekamp | Michael Varekamp is a trombonist, singer, composer, organizer, radio maker, theater producer, and band leader who has been active for thirty years. He started playing trumpet at the age of ten and was influenced by Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. He studied with honors at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and spent time in New York, where he gave concerts as the first European musician. | Genres → Jazz 989 | new york 22 conservatory 237 jazz 393 band 2977 concert 4409 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| tinusvanderweide.nl | Tinus van der Weide | The website provides access to music fragments of Tinus van der Weide's music. Photos of Tinus van der Weide are available on the site. The biography of Tinus van der Weide can be found on the site, along with his discography. | Recordings & Media → Singers 844 | discography 158 biography 697 photo 7778 music 13170 | |
| neelkorteweg.nl | Neel Korteweg | Neel Korteweg, born in The Hague, resides and works in Amsterdam and is a Dutch artist known for her paintings, particularly portraits. Although she was trained as a sculptor and architect (respectively, Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten and Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam), she is primarily known for her painted oeuvre: mostly portraits and representations of human form. The website features a selection of her work, including portraits, paintings, and drawings, as well as projects, exhibitions, publications, and a biography. | Personal → Biography 1003 | biography 697 architecture 3223 portrait 3685 paintings 3907 artist 5745 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| wilbertmagre.nl | Groot Nederlands Johannes de Heer koor | Wilbert Magré offers a biography and contact information. The Groot Nederlands Johannes de Heer choir organizes rehearsals and concerts, with regional and national performances, and offers music maps and practice files. The website also provides access to music via Spotify and a webshop with CDs. | Choir → Dutch Choirs 66 | cd 574 rehearsal 1639 choir 3123 concert 4409 music 13170 | |
| shakeysam.nl | Shakey Sam | The website provides information about Shakey Sam, also known as Simon Vlietstra, and his career as a solo singer and band leader, the 'Shakey Sam Blues Band'. The website documents Shakey Sam’s biography, including details about his life, death, and tribute evenings that keep his music alive. The website also includes information about events, such as the 'Shakey Rock & Blues night festival' and the re-release of his albums on vinyl. | Genres → Blues 275 | blues 136 biography 697 album 1495 music 13170 | Waadhoeke → Franeker 694 |
| platenkastvan.nl | The Platenkast van | The series, launched in 2013, is hosted by Luciën Greefkes, who conducts conversations with guests from the music industry, with the guests themselves selecting music from their own collections. The website offers a selection of the approximately 100 episodes of the podcast, featuring guests ranging from young musicians to seasoned professionals. Visitors can listen to and download the podcasts via Soundcloud, and can follow the website on Facebook and Twitter for updates and suggestions. | Entertainment → Podcasts 1067 | soundcloud 31 guest 1334 interview 1371 podcast 3328 collection 7566 music 13170 | |
| keeswortel.nl | KEES WORTEL | The website features stories from Ben Brandhout and other musicians. CDs from the band The Alcmar Blues Express are available for listening. The site offers biographies, discographies, and archives of the authors and their work. | Personal → Biography 1003 | column 543 cd 574 biography 697 archive 2067 story 8285 | |
| erikmesie.nl | Toontje Lager – Erik Mesie | Toontje Lager is a popular Dutch band from the 1980s. Lead singer Erik Mesie was born on March 12, 1957, in Eindhoven. The website offers information about the band's schedule and an opportunity to attend their performances. | Performance → Kleinkunst 13 | schedule 2624 | |
| jacobienrozemond.nl | Jacobien Rozemond | Jacobien Rozemond is a violinist who frequently performs at festivals in various countries, such as the Netherlands, England, Italy, and Australia. She studied violin under renowned teachers Davina van Wely and Ilya Grubert and excelled academically, receiving a high prize at the Rotterdam Conservatory, where she was also presented in the Vriendenkrans of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Throughout her career, Jacobien Rozemond has collaborated with various ensembles, including Combattimento Consort Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Amsterdam Bridge Ensemble, and the Ruysdael Quartet, and has imparted her knowledge and skills as a teacher to conservatory students. | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | quartet 77 violin 254 ensemble 546 study 720 concert 4409 lesson 5154 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| pietervdberg.nl | Van den IJssel Consultancy | Bas Pieter van den Berg debuted in 1950 at the AVRO-Radio under the name Pat Berry, performing light music. He has sung in more than 1000 performances at the Dutch Opera. Van den Berg was born on October 6, 1925, in Mijdrecht and further studied at the Amsterdam Evening Conservatorium, with lessons from several teachers, including Ruth Horna and Eugen Fuchs in Berlin. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | conservatorium 50 singer 860 | De Ronde Venen → Mijdrecht 700 |
| clementmantz.nl | clementmantz.nl | Clément Mantz was born in the municipality of Meerssen in the home of Canjel, after a period of measles in the birth house. His first memory concerns an injury to his eye from a fall on the dining table, which he was treated for at the emergency room. He consistently remained the youngest and smallest in his class, leading to the decision to repeat a year and eventually a failing grade in 1964. | Media → Personal History 26 | biography 697 school 7856 | Limburg → Meerssen 466 |
| samplemania.nl | Sample Mania | The website presents a collection of Sample Mania’s music, including tracks like ‘Blue Monday,’ ‘Better,’ and ‘Texels Volkslied,’ alongside various equipment lists used during their recording sessions. It features a catalog of CDs produced by Sample Mania, such as ‘The Definition of Decadence,’ which compiles many of their recordings onto a single disc. The site also highlights rare and undocumented Sample Mania recordings, with a stated intention to eventually release some of these as downloads. | Popular → Electronic Music 505 | recordings 172 cd 574 equipment 4143 music 13170 | |
| marjonvanderlinden.nl | Ars Musica | The website provides an overview of Marjon van der Linden’s biography as a conductor and soprano. Furthermore, concert schedules and other events, such as the December concert of Ars Musica in Oudewater, are listed. Visitors have the opportunity to listen to music excerpts and order the latest releases. | Education & Training → Singing 878 | soprano 64 conductor 1217 choir 3123 concert 4409 music 13170 | |
| lightninhopkins.nl | Glory Bee | In 1962, Lightnin' Hopkins released the album 'Mojo Hand', recorded in 1960, which moved away from pure country blues. 'Last Night Blues', written by Lightnin' Hopkins and Sonny Terry, appeared on the album 'Last Night Blues' in 1961. Lightnin' Hopkins released the single 'Coffee Blues' in 1950, recorded in New York, which achieved a modest success. | Genres → Blues 275 | blues 136 guitar 1091 album 1495 | |
| thefamousdutchguys.nl | The Famous Dutch Guys | The band, known for their hit single 'maisjes', focuses on providing entertainment for parties in tent parties. The site contains information about the band's biography, events, media, promotional material, and contact options. Visitors can also use the website to promote the band by sharing it with friends and leaving a message in the guestbook. | Music & Performance → Party Bands 367 | biography 697 band 2977 party 5928 event 45199 | |
| marionbax.nl | N.V. | The website contains information about her career, including her first and second cycling careers, her palmarès and results from various seasons. There is an overview of her results from 1982 to 2012, as well as a photo album and newspaper clippings documenting her cycling history. The page provides background information on her life, including her birthplace, nursing education and her later work as an intensive care nurse in Breda, as well as her marriage to former cyclist Hans Goeijers and her hobbies. | Personal → Biography 1003 | photo album 686 biography 697 cycle 1906 career 2513 results 3954 | |
| veroniquemeuffels.nl | Véronique Meuffels | Véronique Meuffels is a sought-after soloist active in the region and beyond. She has completed formal musical education at the Conservatorium in Maastricht, with specializations in general musical training and pedagogical music practice. She is affiliated with her singing institute ‘Vocaal totaal’ and contributes to opera productions, sacred concerts, and lied recitals, further perfecting her vocal technique with regular lessons from vocal pedagogues. | Education & Training → Singing 878 | soprano 64 study 720 tour 2315 repertoire 2497 choir 3123 | |
| dewillemmusica.nl | deWillemMusica | The website contains various texts, including anecdotes about the time as a chauffeur for a social taxi company in Rotterdam, and memories of personal events such as the death of one’s father. Musical reflections are also presented, such as the influence of music on communication between musicians and an analysis of the career of Amy Winehouse. The site structures the texts in chronological order with dates, and includes fragments varying from personal stories to musical analyses. | Museums & Collections → Music History 82 Personal Services → Memories 103 | chauffeur 452 funeral 2477 story 8285 music 13170 | |
| astropraxis.nl | Astropraxis | The website features articles on various astrological topics, including family constellations and explaining earthquakes, by journalist Michael Bruijn. There are also articles about the lives of celebrities such as Isabelle Huppert, Burt Bacharach, and Scott Walker, highlighting their horoscopes and artistic legacy. Astropraxis offers services that utilize astrology, specifically family constellations and systems therapy, focusing on providing insights into personality and relationships. | Law → Family 2909 | family constellations 12 astrology 259 article 6000 | |
| band-smaaktnaarmeer.nl | Smaakt Naar Meer | The website contains an overview of past performances of the choir in various locations, such as the Vlechttheater in Noordwolde, Vledderveen, Pastorieweg, the Hopper in Drachten, and Camping de Koeksebelt in Ommen. CDs are available, including ‘Nu’ from 2018, and covers from 2017. Entrance fees for performances are listed (e.g., €7.50 for a performance at the Vlechttheater). The website provides a brief introduction to the choir members: Ed Japink (bassist and singer), Jasper Japink (singer with a broad musical background) and Johan Sinnema (known for his musical background in the 1960s). | Choir → Mixed Choir 231 | bass 107 cd 574 singing 1056 choir 3123 performance 7586 event 45199 | Weststellingwerf → Noordwolde 37 |
| carlossantana.nl | Carlossantana.nl | The site contains a biography of Carlos Santana and the Santana Band, starting with the Santana Blues Band. An extensive discography of Santana's music released since 1966 is available, with highlights on lp and cd. The website also provides information about the band members, tour data, news, photos, and interviews, and delves deeper into the history of the band and the development of the latinrock music style. | Popular → Rock 942 | discography 158 band 2977 photo 7778 music 13170 | |
| jessyandhisflamingstars.nl | Jannie Fiolet-Smit | The website describes the band's history, from its formation in the 1960s to its reunion in 1993. It provides information about the band members, particularly Wim Fiolet, and his relationship with Elvis Presley. Jannie Fiolet-Smit, Wim's widow, has created the website using photo albums, newspaper clippings, and film footage, with the goal of pleasing fans and preserving the memory of the band. | Popular → Rock 942 | fan 298 photo album 686 band 2977 music 13170 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| mikekamp.nl | Ruben Hoeke Band | Mike Kamp was born on December 1st, 1970, and completed his music education at the Conservatory of Alkmaar in 1998. Since August 2017, he has been active as a bassist in the Ruben Hoeke Band and has previously played in various formations such as Fresh Cream and Soul Brothers, Soul & Disco Brothers & Soul Sisters. The website contains information about recent projects, including the release of the new CD '25LIVE' by the Ruben Hoeke Band and the associated press reviews. His biography and portfolio are also presented. | Instrument → Instrumental Music 197 | bassist 16 theater production 57 conservatory 237 cd 574 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |