Wannes is most famous for his songs
Ik wil deze nacht in de straten verdwalen (1973),
Mijn mansarde (1989 ) And
De brug van billebroek (1990).

His work is often categorized as kleinkunst.







In 2019 the office of Wannes Van de Velde
where he wrote countless lyrics for songs
was given a new home in Museum Vleeshuis

"With his music and his lyrics was singer,
poet and visual artist Wannes Van de Velde
the voice and conscience of Antwerp and residents "

folk singer, guitarist, musician, and poet
Born in Antwerp 1937