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Wannes Van de Velde
1937-04-29 – 2008-11-10
Life & Legacy
Wannes Van de Velde (29 April 1937 – 10 November 2008), born Willy Cecile Johannes Van de Velde, in Antwerp, was a Flemish folk singer, guitarist, musician, poet, puppeteer and artist. He is most famous for his songs Ik Wil deze Nacht in de Straten Verdwalen (1973), Mijn Mansarde and De Brug van Willebroek (1990). His work is often categorized as kleinkunst. Van de Velde was known for singing in his local dialect.
Occupation & Career
poet, singer-songwriter, guitarist, musician, composer, translator, performing artist, sculptor, singer, writer, artist
Education
Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord; Burgerschapsprijs Stichting P&V
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Honors & Awards
Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord · Burgerschapsprijs Stichting P&V
Education & Institutions
Royal Academy of Fine Arts
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Burgerschapsprijs Stichting P&V
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3566165 · wikidata
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