Wannes Van de Velde

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

Wannes Van de Velde studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts. The recorded working language is Dutch. The field of work recorded is performing arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are kleinkunst. Distinctions recorded are Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord and Burgerschapsprijs Stichting P&V.

• Name — Wannes Van de Velde • Born — 29 April 1937 • Birthplace — Antwerp, Belgium • Died — 10 November 2008 • Place of death — Antwerp, Belgium • Occupation — artist, musician, poet

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 Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord. Van de Velde died at Antwerp on 10 November 2008, aged 71.

Wannes Van de Velde is recorded as having received Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord and Burgerschapsprijs Stichting P&V. Wannes Van de Velde is recorded as poet, singer-songwriter, guitarist, musician and composer. Identity and origins. He also worked under the name Wannes Van de Velde. The authorities additionally record the heading Willy Cecile Johannes Van de Velde. His recorded language was Dutch.