Biography

To China and back again

the extraordinary life of an American communist Amsterdam, 27 jan 2027-- Robert Schwartz,  my landlord on the Upper West Side in…

3 months ago

Biography of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (1745–1799)

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was widely regarded as the most accomplished man of his age. View sheet music by…

5 months ago

A Tribute to Richard Feynman – The best teacher I never had

https://youtu.be/WOoJh6oYAXE?si=iYfYJDIPtUe8rNDe A video tribute from Bill Gates to Richard Feynman: phenomenal explainer, amazing scientist, and all-around colorful guy. Learn more…

6 months ago

Fernando Botero, Artist of Whimsical Rotundity, Is Dead at 91

His voluptuous figures, both in paintings and in sculpture, portrayed the high and mighty as well as everyday people through…

8 months ago

Michael Schratter BBC interview with Anton Foek

https://youtu.be/oQNrPXGZUrw

9 months ago

Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. Last Dance

Two Legends, One Last Performance Table of Contents The Lasting Legacy of Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr.'s Last Dance…

11 months ago

“Bob Nadkarni: 1943-2023”

by Gabe Ponce de Leon The first time I walked through its doors, back in 2005, the Maze was just…

1 year ago

Unknown Surinam Artist and My Hero Strolls around the Earth

Stanley Brouwn [ Paramaribo 1935 - Amsterdam 2017] antonfoek Amsterdam, January 28, 2023-- Perhaps it would have been better if…

1 year ago

The Story of Ruud Gullit – The most complete player ever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au57Vkwu7X8 Labelled "The Black Tulip", Ruud Gullit was a revelation of a footballer. The 1987 World Player of the Year…

1 year ago

The Untold Story of Joseph Bologne, the Prodigy known as “Black Mozart”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtKjWN73B_I Chevalier de Saint-Georges, born Joseph Bologne, was widely considered to be one of the most accomplished men in Europe…

1 year ago