C. Michael McAdams (1947-2010) is best known for his important monograph Hrvatska – mit i istina ( Croatia Myth & Reality ), published in Croatian, Swedish, Danish, Spanish (2 editions), and English (3 editions). Other translations are planned. We invite you to read an article by Croatian historian Dr. Ante Euvalo written in memory of Michael McAdams.
Category: Friends
Izumi Yamaguchi Japan singing Cetiri Staduna in Croatian
Izumi Yamaguchi, Japanese pop and jazz singer, surprized us all with her beautiful interpretation of a popular Croatian song Četiri stađuna (Four Seasons), which she sings in Croatian language. The song is orginally performed by Meri Cetinić, composed by Zdenko Runjić, and the lyrics written by Tomislav Zuppa.
Drago Stambuk Croatian ambassador in Japan writes about a beautiful friendship
This year a wonderful example of “friendship building” has been set in motion between our two countries, Japan and Croatia. Accumulated efforts of Japanese and Croatian people have resulted in the project of “Japan – Croatia Friendship House” in Tokamachi, Niigata. Written by Dr. Drago Štambuk, ambassador of Croatia in Japan.
Julian Rachlin and Friends festival in Dubrovnik
Pianist Yefim Bronfman, violinist Lawrence Power, clarinettist Martin Frost, cellist Torleif Thedéen, double-bassist Stacey Watton, harpsichord player Jan Jansen, along with almost “traditional” participants – cellist Mischa Maisky, pianist Itamar Golan, violinist Janine Jansen and many others – are only several world-renowned names coming to Dubrovnik this year upon the invitation by Maestro Julian Rachlin to perform at the Festival from 31 August to 12 September.
Dr. Ante Simonic and Dr. Zlatko Matesa captains of two Chinese football teams
Dr. Ante Simonić, ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, and Dr. Zlatko Mateša, head of the Croatian Olympic Committee, had the honor to be captains of two teams dressed in well known Croatian sports dresses. One team was composed of members of China Radio International Program in Croatian language, and another of former Chinese students of Croatian language in Bejing, plus Dr. Simonić and Dr. Mateša as captains. Dr. Simonić on the photo.
Project of Croatian house in Tokamachi Japan
In the Japanese city of Tokamachi and with the presence of eminent Croatian architects Vinko Penezić and Kresimir Rogina, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Japan Dr. Drago Štambuk and the Mayor of Tokamachi Yoshifumi Sekiguchi confirmed the decision of the City Council regarding the construction of Croatian House that would represent the focal point of Croatia-Japan friendship in Japan.
Thank You Croatia! Spasibo Horvatiya!
Amazing news: Russian web site www.soccer.ru/spasibo invites all Russian fans to Say Thank You to Croatia! or in Russian, Spasibo Horvatiya! Namely, Croatian 2007 win at Wembley in London over England opened the door for the Russian team to appear at the 2008 European Football Championship. Thousands of Russians of all ages responded to the invitation.
NFCA is Saddened by the Passing of Congressman Tom Lantos of California
Tom Lantos was a friend to the Republic of Croatia and to the Croatian American Community. He was a progressive leader for democratic change around the world and a steadfast supporter of the expansion of human rights for all people. NFCA’s President, Mr. Ed Andrus, called on Congressman Lantos in his office when the NFCA was actively campaigning for Croatian Caucus.
Jerry Ricks in memoriam 1940 – 2007
American blues guitarist “Philadelphia” Jerry Ricks, who mastered the sound of the 1930s’ Delta Blues, died in a clinic in Croatia on Monday. He was 67. He and his wife, Nancy, moved to Croatia this year after performing a concert in the country.
President Mesić decorated the US Admiral Lunney with the Order of Trefoil
The decoration was presented to Lunney at a ceremony in the Croatian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 26th 2007. Admiral Lunney invested a lot of efforts, time and enthusiasm to find the family of Croat Peter Tomich, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbour on 7 December 1941, so as to present them with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Toše Proeski 1981 – 2007 In Memoriam Too good, too young, too soon, too sad
The talented boy from Krusevo – Tose Proeski, one of the best Macedonian vocalists ever, was born on 25 January 1981 in Prilep. Prior to his death, he was a student at the final year of the Skopje Music Academy, at the solo singing department. A personal friend, who loved Croatia and Croatians loved him back.
New book: Escape From Despair – A Croatian Family's Survival
Katarina Tepesh (left) has published a memoir titled “Escape From Despair – A Croatian Family’s Survival” learn more about the author, the book and where you can get it.
Some can sing opera, Luciano Pavarotti was an opera 1935 – 2007
No one could inhabit those acrobatic melodies and words like him. He lived the songs, his opera was a great mash of joy and sadness; surreal and earthy at the same time; a great volcano of a man who sang fire but spilled over with a love of life in all its complexity, a great and generous friend
Ruggero Cattaneo, a scholar devoted to Croatian language and literature
Ruggero Cattaneo, a young Italian scholar with profound knowledge of Croatian language and culture, translated the monograph “Povijest hrvatske književnosti” (History of Croatian Literature) by academician Dubravko Jelčić from Croatian into Italian, under the title “Storia della letteratura Croata”.
Ed Bradley, the award-winning television journalist died Thursday Nov 9th 2006
Ed Bradley, the award-winning television journalist who broke racial barriers at CBS News and created a distinctive, powerful body of work during his 26 years on “60 Minutes,” died Thursday. He was 65. Ed Bradley interviewed Nenad Bach for CBS in 1991, during the Croatian War for Independence.
Rear-Admiral J. Robert Lunney: A Portrait of an Honorable American – part 3
Presentation of the Medal of Honor for Peter Tomich, May 18th 2006 in photos + Peter Tomich Peter Tomich sitting in the middle with his fellow Chief Petty OfficersRADM J.Robert Lunney speaks at…
Rear-Admiral J. Robert Lunney: A Portrait of an Honorable American – part 2
5 Videos. Admiral Lunney speaks on TV about Peter Tomich. Interview about Admiral Lunney’s life done by Joseph Bogovic and Nenad Bach, as a two part video. Presentation of the Medal of Honor…3 Videos are inbeded as a Google Video. 2 as Windows Media. Enjoy
Rear-Admiral J. Robert Lunney: A Portrait of an Honorable American – part 1
Heart of an honorable sailor. Commitment, duty, sense of obligation, the bond of teamwork, bravery, work ethic, care for his men and leadership by example is the framework that makes up the heart of Peter Tomich and live deep in the emotional fabric that makes up J. Robert Lunney.
(E) Grateful Dead's last keyboardist, Vince Welnick, dies at 55
Grateful Dead’s last keyboardist, Vince Welnick, dies at 55 Vince Welnick and Nenad Bach at Vince’s house Op-ed I knew Vince for a long time, almost 20 years, before he…
(E) Risha Cupit, an honorary Croatian
Risha Cupit Zovem se Risha Cupit. Ja sam Amerikanica iz New Orleans, ali sada iz Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Imam tri Irska Vuka Lovacka psa. Takodjer, bavim se spasavanjem sismisa.I…