Ramses Shaffy (1933-2009) was a Dutch singer, songwriter and actor of Egyptian-Polish-Russian descent, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine and raised by a foster family in Leiden. From 1964 onwards he built a distinctive body of work - blending chanson, cabaret and theatrical pop - through his ensemble Shaffy Chantant, often alongside Liesbeth List. Songs such as 'Zing, vecht, huil, bid, lach, werk en bewonder' and 'Sammy' have become enduring classics of Dutch popular music.
On December 1, 2024, NPO Radio 5 commemorated the fifteenth anniversary of Ramses Shaffy's death with a special broadcast.
On his fifteenth death anniversary, the 'Ramses Shaffy Archive' was published by Komma publishers, a collectors edition of six hundred pages in an edition of five hundred copies.
Kleinkunst expert Daan Bartels compiled his popular Amsterdam Shaffy walks in a walking guide, along sixty places in the city.
Blauw Gras publishers announced that the Shaffy song 'Kinderen' will be published as a picture book in 2025, with part of the proceeds going to the Ramses Shaffy Foundation.
The AKF Shaffy Cheque 2024, an encouragement prize from the Ramses Shaffy Fund, was awarded to performer Levy Geernaert.
A theatre concert honouring two Dutch music legends, Ramses Shaffy and Liesbeth List, through their most iconic songs and stories.
A tribute concert to the iconic songs of Dutch legends Ramses Shaffy and Liesbeth List, part of the Legendary Albums Live series.
Charl pays tribute to Ramses Shaffy with his songs and stories at Theater Hofpoort.
A theatre concert celebrating the music and legacy of Ramses Shaffy and Liesbeth List, two legendary figures in Dutch music.
A tribute show celebrating the iconic Dutch singers Ramses Shaffy and Liesbeth List through their greatest hits and career stories.