The Netherlands: Joan Franka’s First Rehearsal
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:…
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WATCH: Joan Franka’s Live Performance of “You and Me” at Eurovision in Concert
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…
Q&A: Joan Franka On the Indian Headdress and Her Turkish Roots
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…
The Wiwi Jury Reviews the Netherlands’ Joan Franka with “You and Me”
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…
“You and Me” Lyrics — Joan Franka (The Netherlands, Eurovision 2012)
Read the lyrics to Joan Franka’s “You and Me”—Holland’s entry for Eurovision 2012.
The Netherlands Chooses Joan Franka for Eurovision 2012
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…
Nationaal Songfestival 2012: The Netherlands Reveals Its Six Finalists
Earlier today Dutch broadcaster TROS revealed the six acts who will compete to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2012.
“Ik Ben Een Teenager” Lyrics — Rachel (The Netherlands, Junior Eurovision 2011)
Watch the official video for “Ik Ben Een Teenager”—the entry from Rachel of the Netherlands. Dutch and English lyrics follow the video.
Sieneke Releases New Single (VIDEO AND LYRICS)
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…
Holland Chooses the 3Js for Eurovision 2011
TROS, the Dutch broadcaster, has confirmed that the 3Js, a band from Volendam in northern Holland, will fly the Dutch flag in Berlin.
Semi-Final 2: The Netherlands, Sieneke, 14th Place
Sieneke represents the Netherlands at Eurovision 2010 with her song “Ik Ben Verliefd (Sha-la-lie).” WATCH:
“Ik Ben Verliefd (Shalalie)”— Sieneke (Eurovision 2010, The Netherlands)
Read the lyrics and English translation of “Ik Ben Verliefd”—the Netherlands entry to Eurovision 2010, performed by Sieneke. She finished 14th in the second semi-final with 29 points.
Sieneke Wins in the Netherlands!
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…
“Shine” Lyrics — The Toppers (The Netherlands, Eurovision 2009)
Read the lyrics to the Toppers’ “Shine,” the Netherlands’ entry to Eurovision 2009. They finished 17th in the second semi-final with 11 points.