Hannes Wader

Hannes Wader (born Hans Eckard Wader on 23 June 1942) is a German singer-songwriter ("Liedermacher"). He has been an important figure in German leftist circles since the 1970s, with his songs covering such themes as socialist and communist resistance to oppression in Europe and other places like Latin America. He both wrote new songs and played versions of older historical works.

Hannes Wader
Hannes Wader performing in Augsburg in 2010
Background information
Birth nameHans Eckard Wader
Born (1942-06-23) 23 June 1942
Bethel, near Bielefeld
OriginBielefeld, Westphalia
Years active1969–present
LabelsMercury, Pläne
Websitewww.hanneswader.de
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