Sing, fight, cry, pray, laugh, work and admire (from the song ‘Zing, vecht, huil, bid, lach, werk en bewonder’). Singer, actor and painter Ramses Shaffy (1933-2009) did it all. And preferably in Amsterdam. He reflected on this in his songs, in which streets, canals and squares form the backdrop.
In 2014, cabaret expert Daan Bartels listed all the Amsterdam living and working locations of the artist and became a guide to the very successful Ramses Shaffy walks that he developed himself. In ten years, more than five thousand Ramses fans, theater enthusiasts and music lovers have walked with him.
With this guide, you can now discover Ramses Shaffy's Amsterdam for yourself. His history comes to life through stories and music. The walking route is about fifteen kilometers long and passes sixty locations in the city. In addition, ten locations are described that are not part of the route.
On the back of this guide you can find a QR-code that gives you access to the Spotify playlist 'Ramses Shaffy Walk'. With this playlist you can listen to music linked to specific locations during the walk.
