Posts Tagged: Juan-Carlos Goilo
612. Curaçao’s Global Dancer
Born and raised in Curaçao, Edelmar Pieternelle (32), better known as ‘Pasty’, is fluent in Tambú, Ritmo Kombina and Tumba, but also Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha and Salsa dance styles. Nowadays Pasty performs all over the world with his dance partner,
612. Curaçao’s Global Dancer
Born and raised in Curaçao, Edelmar Pieternelle (32), better known as ‘Pasty’, is fluent in Tambú, Ritmo Kombina and Tumba, but also Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha and Salsa dance styles. Nowadays Pasty performs all over the world with his dance partner,
682. Bòmbòshi: One Word, Many Meanings
The first “Keep Calm and Carry On” appeared on a World War II-era British public safety poster, commissioned by the temporary Ministry of Information of England in 1939. The slogan was tucked away for many years then experienced a major
682. Bòmbòshi: One Word, Many Meanings
The first “Keep Calm and Carry On” appeared on a World War II-era British public safety poster, commissioned by the temporary Ministry of Information of England in 1939. The slogan was tucked away for many years then experienced a major
763. Dushi Playlist
In the words of NYTimes “Curacao After Dark” author Baz Dreisinger, “Ritmo is very much Afro-Curaçaoan music, sometimes disturbingly derided as the music of the lower classes. As the band — three singers, two horn players, a drummer, a timbalero
763. Dushi Playlist
In the words of NYTimes “Curacao After Dark” author Baz Dreisinger, “Ritmo is very much Afro-Curaçaoan music, sometimes disturbingly derided as the music of the lower classes. As the band — three singers, two horn players, a drummer, a timbalero
865. Tutu
Tutu ku Funchi, duna Tres Sunchi (Tutu and Funchi, give three kisses) are ubiquitous “Curaçao”. So we present to you Senjora Mogen‘s delicious Tutu recipe from Kuminda.com (great resource for krioyo cooks!) Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry black-eyed peas 1/2 tbsp nutmeg
865. Tutu
Tutu ku Funchi, duna Tres Sunchi (Tutu and Funchi, give three kisses) are ubiquitous “Curaçao”. So we present to you Senjora Mogen‘s delicious Tutu recipe from Kuminda.com (great resource for krioyo cooks!) Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry black-eyed peas 1/2 tbsp nutmeg
869. Curaçao’s “Kabei Duru” Community
“Nos ta un komunidat ku ta aseptá, apresiá i identifiká ku nos kabei. Huntu nos ta ekspresá nos orguyo, kompartí nos konosementu, konsehá otro i apoyá kuido di kabei salú.” “Our community accepts, appreciates and identifies with our (coarse) hair.
869. Curaçao’s “Kabei Duru” Community
“Nos ta un komunidat ku ta aseptá, apresiá i identifiká ku nos kabei. Huntu nos ta ekspresá nos orguyo, kompartí nos konosementu, konsehá otro i apoyá kuido di kabei salú.” “Our community accepts, appreciates and identifies with our (coarse) hair.
885. Randy Leroy’s “Ritmo Kombina”
Popular in Curaçao and the Netherlands for repeatedly scoring the #1 spot on the radio, Randy Leroy Cordelia (29) is currently hard at work on his international solo career — performing in Miami with several Top Stop Music colleagues; Prince
885. Randy Leroy’s “Ritmo Kombina”
Popular in Curaçao and the Netherlands for repeatedly scoring the #1 spot on the radio, Randy Leroy Cordelia (29) is currently hard at work on his international solo career — performing in Miami with several Top Stop Music colleagues; Prince
895. Curaçao’s Calabash
We grow two types: Kalbas di mondi (wild) and Kalbas di kunuku (field). Kalbas di kunuku has the larger fruit of the two. The branches are certifiably crazy and point in all different directions. The fruits, Kalbas in Papiamentu, are
895. Curaçao’s Calabash
We grow two types: Kalbas di mondi (wild) and Kalbas di kunuku (field). Kalbas di kunuku has the larger fruit of the two. The branches are certifiably crazy and point in all different directions. The fruits, Kalbas in Papiamentu, are
905. “Lastra Riba Tapa” Bike Racing
By Juan-Carlos Goilo We call this activity “lastra riba tapa” (drag on bottom) bike racing. I was blown away by this phenomenon a few years back. I think it’s worth some coverage on this blog, about all things awesome… after
905. “Lastra Riba Tapa” Bike Racing
By Juan-Carlos Goilo We call this activity “lastra riba tapa” (drag on bottom) bike racing. I was blown away by this phenomenon a few years back. I think it’s worth some coverage on this blog, about all things awesome… after
968. Heineken World Bottle “WOBO”: From Beer to Bricks!
Alfred Henry (Freddy) Heineken, grandson of Gerard Adriaan Heineken founder of Heineken International (1864), found himself deeply moved by the poverty he observed when he visited Curaçao in the 1960s. So he set out to put his green bottles to
968. Heineken World Bottle “WOBO”: From Beer to Bricks!
Alfred Henry (Freddy) Heineken, grandson of Gerard Adriaan Heineken founder of Heineken International (1864), found himself deeply moved by the poverty he observed when he visited Curaçao in the 1960s. So he set out to put his green bottles to
969. The Tale of Compa Nanzi and the Spotted Cow (Kompa Nanzi i e Baka Pintá)
The king Shon Arei (“Shon” is a respectful form of address, like Sir or Madam) had a large piece of land filled with stinging nettles. He could do nothing with the land. So he went looking for someone to weed
969. The Tale of Compa Nanzi and the Spotted Cow (Kompa Nanzi i e Baka Pintá)
The king Shon Arei (“Shon” is a respectful form of address, like Sir or Madam) had a large piece of land filled with stinging nettles. He could do nothing with the land. So he went looking for someone to weed
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 