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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
In 1937, Black baritone Jules Bledsoe sang with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Now his songs return, less polite: ‘These were indictments’
Playing with Black and ethnically diverse musicians is a dream come true for violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious
Review: Things are far from cozy on Boards of Canada’s intriguing, slightly grimy album
Review I Built You a Tower: Death Cab For Cutie melts cold 80s synths into flickering lo-fi sounds
Rapper Kanye West in the Netherlands: is a misunderstood genius or an antisemitic provocateur coming to Arnhem?
‘America’s greatest sin’: countertenor Reginald Mobley brings his ancestors’ slave songs to the Concertgebouw
Violet Grohl Review: Be Sweet To Me sounds exactly like you’d expect Dave Grohl’s daughter to sound
Rock singer Abir Hamam (28) on Harry Styles, Islam and living in Amsterdam: ‘When I’m in Haarlem now I think: wow, everyone here is so white and posh’
Ana Pi held battles instead of auditions for her dance performance Atomic Joy
Three young pianists bring African music to the Concertgebouw: 'Beethoven has his qualities, but so does this music'
Beyoncé joins Forbes’ list of richest self-made women for the first time
American singer Beyoncé has been included in Forbes' annual list of the richest self-made women for the first time. This follows her induction into the magazine's billionaire club in December.
Rosalía postpones US tour due to family emergency
Spanish singer Rosalía has postponed the first three performances of her United States tour due to an unspecified family emergency. Concert organizer Live Nation announced the delay, though specific ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (June 5-7)
This article provides a guide to activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of June 5 to June 7. It notes that this time of year is particularly enjoyable for visiting and experi...
Her architecture is not just an exterior to look at: the multifaceted work of Amsterdam's Afaina de Jong on display at the Van Eesteren Museum
From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam
Persistent Haarlem man (25) who overslept sent to jail after three laughing gas offenses: 'Prison is just not fun, you know?'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to prison after being caught with nitrous oxide in a vehicle on three separate occasions. The defendant arrived late to his court hearing on Thursday ...
Amsterdam grants De Ceuvel creative hub an extra year, until early 2028
'Better a mean mom than a (too) nice one': experts give refreshing parenting tips
Rebecca Boektje and Saskia Weerstand, creators of the 'Moeders of Loeders' podcast, have released a new book titled 'Ongefilterd' offering unconventional parenting advice. The authors provide a realis...
Writer Lieke Marsman (35) knew she was going to die but wanted to live: ‘Who determines what senseless suffering is?’
The Dutch writer and poet Lieke Marsman has passed away at the age of 35 while visiting Paris for the Roland Garros tennis tournament. Marsman was highly regarded for her literary talent, philosophica...
Recipe for an Oranje hit: take a proven melody and a dash of national pride
As the World Cup approaches, various artists are releasing festive songs to support the Dutch national football team. These tracks typically aim for success by combining catchy, proven melodies with t...
Video | Screaming engines and narrow streets: Brad Pitt spotted at race
Second posthumous Prince album with vault tracks to be released in August
A second posthumous album by Prince, titled Timeless, is scheduled for release in late August. The record features ten previously unreleased songs discovered in the late singer's private archives.
Life of country singer Shania Twain to be made into a film
A biopic about the life of Canadian country singer Shania Twain is currently in development. The film will be written and directed by Leah McKendrick.
Sera frustrated by mistakes during national anthem: 'Of course nerves play a role'
Singer Sera expressed regret after making two lyrical errors while performing the Dutch national anthem before a football match between the Netherlands and Algeria on Wednesday. She admitted to being ...
Women's equality crucial, expert says after abuse case
Following a major police investigation into the sexual abuse of drugged women and the sharing of illicit footage, expert Michelle Rasch calls for a fundamental cultural shift toward gender equality. S...
VPRO takes over small house near Paradiso: ‘Honored if it can become art history’
TV biologist Floris Göbel and girlfriend are opposites: 'It just works'
TV biologist Floris Göbel and his girlfriend Merel Udink reflect on their nine-year relationship in a recent interview with LINDA. meiden. Despite having contrasting interests, Göbel shares that the...
Documentary captures the nightlife of our four-legged and winged neighbors: Amsterdam Wildlife by Night
Almost a kilometer of bunting: how the World Cup comes to life in the streets of IJmuiden
IJmuiden is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with nearly a kilometer of flags decorating its streets ahead of the tournament's start. The Dutch national team is scheduled to play its opening match aga...
Court sentences man to one year in prison for robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos
A 23-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to one year in prison, with three months suspended, for the violent robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos. The incident occurred on March 18, 2...