Wannes Van de Velde

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Wannes Van de Velde
Born	(1937-04-29)29 April 1937 Antwerp, Belgium
Died	10 November 2008(2008-11-10) (aged 71) Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality	Belgian
Occupation(s)	artist, musician, poet

Wannes Van de Velde (29 April 1937 – 10 November 2008), born Willy Cecile Johannes Van de Velde, in

. Van de Velde was known for singing in his local dialect.

Biography

His father, Jaak Van de Velde, was a metalworker and talented singer, his mother a housewife and singer. He grew up in the Zirkstraat, near the Antwerp Red Light district. At home, the young boy was always surrounded by music.

His song "Ik Wil Deze Nacht in De Straten Verdwalen" was written for the film Home Sweet Home by Benoît Lamy.

In 1997 he received the

.

Van de Velde died at Antwerp on 10 November 2008, aged 71.^[1][2]

Awards

• 1997 -
  Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord
  for his music.

References