Over ‘Rhythm & rhyme’ van Frank Kraaijeveld op Book Promotion, 12 september 2025:
‘Rhythm & Rhyme’ strikes me as much more than a collection of songs, it’s a living chronicle of passion, rhythm, and the journey of one of the Netherlands’ most enduring rock voices. By weaving together 91 lyrics with vivid “fingerhut” stories of their creation, alongside striking portraits from son Remko, the book captures both the grit of the Bintangs’ legacy and the intimacy of Frank Kraaijeveld’s personal songwriting journey. What makes it especially powerful is how it showcases the alchemy between rhythm and rhyme, how words and music pulled you in and never let go. The inclusion of the exclusive Oertrax CD, with rare demos spanning from the late 1970s to recent collaborations, transforms the book into a multi-sensory experience, a true archive of creativity across decades. I see ‘Rhythm & Rhyme’ as a cultural touchstone with resonance beyond fans of the Bintangs. It’s a story of late-blooming artistry, of brotherhood and collaboration, of how songs become both personal and universal. That combination makes it appealing to music lovers, cultural historians, and anyone fascinated by the creative process.
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