Jordaan in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Duo Jan & Mien

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

1. Duo Jan & Mien Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Het Duo Jan & Mien bestaande uit de Amsterdamse volkszanger en café-eigenaar Bolle Jan Froger (1942-2009) en zijn echtgenote Mien van Es (1942 - 2009) bracht in de jaren zeventig verschillende singles uit. Zij waren geregeld te zien in televisieprogramma's zoals Op losse groeven. De single Mariandel haalde in 1978 de Tipparade. Mien Froger-Van Es maakte daarnaast ruim tien jaar deel uit van het Jordaan Cabaret met o.a. Paula Dennis en Johnny Jordaan. In 1981 werd het café Bolle Jan verkocht en startte het echtpaar een nieuw café met dezelfde naam bij het Amsterdamse Rembrandtplein.

Beeldhouwer: Dominic Grant, 2010

(English translation:)
The Duo Jan & Mien, consisting of the Amsterdam folk singer and café owner Bolle Jan Froger (1942-2009) and his wife Mien van Es (1942 - 2009), released several singles in the 1970s. They were regularly seen in television programs such as Op los grooves (“On Loose Grooves”). The single Mariandel reached the Tipparade in 1978. Mien Froger-Van Es was also part of the Jordaan Cabaret for more than ten years with, among others, Paula Dennis and Johnny Jordaan. In 1981, the café Bolle Jan was sold and the couple started a new café with the same name near Amsterdam's Rembrandtplein.

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Dominic Grant, 2010

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 52° 22.207′ N, 4° 52.934′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jordaan. It is at the intersection of Elandsgracht and Prinsengracht, in the median on Elandsgracht. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Elandsgracht 2, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 HJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manke Nelis (here, next to this marker); Tante (“Aunt”) Leen (here, next to this marker); Johnny Jordaan (here, next to this marker); Johnny Meijer (here, next to this marker); Hooft, Coster, Vondel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tobias van Leeuwen (about 180 meters away); Rachel van Leeuwen - Cohen de Lara (about 180 meters away); Elias Juda van Leeuwen (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Duo Jan & Mien - Mariandel (YouTube, 3:26). (Submitted on May 21, 2024.)

Duo Jan & Mien Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

2. Duo Jan & Mien Marker - wide view

The marker for Duo Jan & Mien is on the rear of the plinth for their statue, visible on the very left.

Johnny Jordaanplein Statues image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

3. Johnny Jordaanplein Statues

From left to right: Manke Nelis, Tante Leen, Johnny Jordaan, Johnny Meijer, and Duo Jan & Mien

Duo Jan & Mien statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

4. Duo Jan & Mien statue

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.