Below a selection of pictures from The Soul of Amsterdam archive. Most of the photos exposed here, are exclusive to this site. All photos are shot by Andreas Hellingh or given to him by artists/labels/managers/agents/producers or friends. Note; the page may take long to load, especially when accessing over a phone modem. Be sure to visit our gallery with over hundreds of r&b/soul/funk and jazz photos. Soon to come!

Here's a great promotional photo by soul/funk formation Le Gents - whom were kind enough to sign it ;) True Gents indeed!! LOL

Ex Labelle, Nona Hendrix, backstage with Puerto Rican native, Lisa Lisa of Cult Jam fame.

Pictured is singer/songwriter Nikita Germaine with family (husband Stevon Houston). Nikita was once signed to Berry Gordy's label Motown. Steve McKeever (ex senior VP of A&R at Motown, founder of MoJazz and Hidden Beach Recordings) deserve credit for signing Nikita to Motown in 1992. I suggest you pull out the Micheal J. Powell produced album 'Sweet As it Comes'. Is it me or does the music still sound fresh today? Nikita is doing well, she is less active as a singer today, however, don't be suprised to hear something new from this talented lady, soon...I hope. Bring it on Nikita!!

It was cleaning the basement and found a bunch of old photos, one which include Mary J. Blige (you know who right?). I can't recall the exact date of performance but I was there (meaning in Holland) to assist and snapped the lady during soundcheck. Coming to think of it.... this could possibly be during Mary's 411 tour.

they... along with Marshall Jefferson, Cultural Vibe, Stacey Q, Willie Colon, C-Bank, Adonis, Nayobe, The Cover Girls, Glen "Sweety G" Toby and Carolyn Harding all shared stage @ the Paradise Garage, one of the worlds most influential clubs on Greenwich Village, at 84 King Street, New York. The show was held on December 15th 1986. The Garage were forced to close down 8-month later! Below the flyer of the event with James "D-Train" Williams performing "Missunderstanding."