Versatility in Dutch Speaking Countries

     Today we're going to be talking about the versatility in Dutch speaking countries as the title suggests. You will learn a lot about the versatility engraved in these cultures. Helemaal niets is a Dutch phrase and it translates to absolutely nothing. This is exactly what it seems like these countries can't do. 


The first person we're going to talk about is Julian Coco. According to the Tour de Force, he was born 1924 at the ripe age of 0 in Curacao. Grewing up, he taught himself how to play the guitar. With this simple knowledge he sought out more, so he went to the Amsterdam Conservatory where he studied double bass and classic guitar. 


The picture above, I think, is a perfect representation of his skill and talent. He's seen playing his guitar in what I presume to be the classical style. 




In this video you can see his personality shine. More importantly, you can see his skill as he rifts on his guitar. 



We now leave Curacao and travel all the way back to Curacao for this next artist. Roel is a Dutch tambu artist he has been performing for over 8 years. Roel is able to play many different instruments.


In this video you can see all the effort that goes into his performances, and it begins with him playing a horn and dancing around with his bandmates. 


3rdeden. (2017, April 1). Kit (kuenta I tambú) & Roel Calister. YouTube. Retrieved November 1, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvy8rbqmlXM

AlexAlberto. (2010, May 5). "julian coco" (famous curacao guitar/bass musician). YouTube. Retrieved November 1, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUn-zqERUNM

Roël Calister. Discogs. (n.d.). Retrieved November 1, 2022, from https://www.discogs.com/artist/3863811-Ro%C3%ABl-Calister

Who was Julián Coco? Biblioteka Nashonal Kòrsou. (2019, April 30). Retrieved November 1, 2022, from https://bnkcuracao.com/audio/who-was-julian-coco/ 

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