Wiwi: The sight of flames and feathers normally conjures up images of a gay pride event on an Indian reservation. But at Eurovision 2012 it can only mean one thing: that Holland’s Joan Franka has taken to the stage. The “You and Me” singer has changed her performance dramatically since Holland’s national final. She’s ditched [...]
As many of you know, Wiwi is kind of obsessed with the Netherlands’ Joan Franka. I’ve looked past the controversy surrounding her feathered headdress and found a woman who can seriously sing. Wiwi and Vebooboo were on the scene at the recent Eurovision in Concert preview event in Amsterdam, and had the chance to film [...]
Holland’s Joan Franka has released her official preview video of “You and Me,” and she’s sticking with her guns. And yes, we are referring to to the guns in her ongoing game of “cowboys and Indians.” Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Joan Franka won Holland’s Nationaal Songfestival on February 26. In the weeks that have followed, Eurovision fans have praised her soulful voice and touching lyrics, while naysayers have criticized her for wearing a Native American headdress on stage. Joan, 21, recently took some time to speak with Wiwi Bloggs via e-mail about her Turkish roots, [...]
During our recent trip to Amsterdam, the Wiwi Jury ran through the Red Light District—and avoided the pot brownies—so we could stay focused on our task: reviewing Joan Franka’s Eurovision 2012 entry “You and Me.” Wiwi and Deban came to blows, while Meows Kitty and Vebooboo kept it consistent. Here’s what we had to say…. [...]
Read the lyrics to Joan Franka’s “You and Me”—Holland’s entry for Eurovision 2012. Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Pocahontas is back, y’all, and she speaks Dutch! OK, not really. But if you watched the Dutch Eurovision final you might think so. That’s because voters in the Netherlands have selected Joan Franka—a folk artist who dressed up as a Native American with a guitar and plenty of feathers during the final. Birds died during [...]
Earlier today Dutch broadcaster TROS revealed the six acts who will compete to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2012. Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
The oddsmakers have Russia’s Katya Ryabova and the Netherlands’ Rachel locked in a dead heat to win tonight’s Junior Eurovision Song contest. This matches the prediction Wiwi’s readers made. Our own poll suggests Rachel will win, and that Katya will place third. Anyway, here are the complete odds: 3,25 . Russia: Katya Ryabova – Romeo [...]
Watch the official video for “Ik Ben Een Teenager”—the entry from Rachel of the Netherlands. Dutch and English lyrics follow the video. Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
As if one train wreck wasn’t enough, Holland’s 2010 Eurovision contestant Sieneke is back with her second single “Blijf vannacht bij mij.” The song reached #81 on the Dutch charts just one day after its debut last Thursday. Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell [...]
TROS, the Dutch broadcaster, has confirmed that the 3Js, a band from Volendam in northern Holland, will fly the Dutch flag in Berlin. Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Sieneke represents the Netherlands at Eurovision 2010 with her song “Ik Ben Verliefd (Sha-la-lie).” WATCH: Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
“Ik Ben Verliefd” Lyrics — Sieneke (Netherlands, Eurovision 2010) Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Wiwi is loving the Dutch entry. He doesn’t think it will get as much play in gay clubs as last year’s entry Shine, but this will get airplay on the radio no doubt! Here’s an interview with the 17-year old winner. Wiwi does not speak Dutch. If anyone wants to translate the highlights that would [...]