A great tribute to Los Onderdikos singer Jos Weel this afternoon in the village hall De Stek in Grootebroek. The singer, but also conductor and music teacher, died ten years ago. But with a musical tribute from choirs that he accompanied, and of course his band Los Onderdikos, it became a festive afternoon.
Los Onderdikos is a household name for many West Frisians. If you didn’t see them at fairs, then they were at parties or other events. Entertainers who sang in Dutch, often also in West Frisian. With the most famous song ‘Cauliflower toid’.
Originated during condolence
The idea for an ode arose after the condolence of another musician, Bert Pfeiffer, in early September. “We reminisced and then came across Jos Weel,” says Gabby Haalboom. The idea of a music festival quickly arose. It wasn’t just an idea.
Because three months later, the Stek village hall is full and the Hazeskoor, Reigersmart and the Schalmsingers perform. All choirs were accompanied by Jos Weel. And once the crowd warms up, it’s time for the remaining Los Onderdikos band members to take the stage. With Ravèl, Jos’ daughter, behind the piano. Of course they start with ‘Cauliflower toid’.
“We thought it was a very nice afternoon. Jos’ choirs were all happy to participate again. Even after ten years, the loss is still great. The performance with Los Onderdikos was especially special,” she says.
Special afternoon for Jos’ family
It is also a special afternoon for the band itself. “After all these years we are back together.
And with a lady’s voice from Ravèl who managed to fill Jos’s void beautifully.” Jos’s son Safri later performed during the song ‘Underdijk’. Which led to some hilarity when his two-year-old daughter walked onto the stage.
“We heard some people say that Safri sounded exactly like Jos, especially when they closed their eyes. We like to see that Jos has meant so much to people. Because of his music and how he was,” said Marry, the woman. from Jos.
Also view an earlier report of a tribute to Jos Weel here. Made by the recently deceased Bert Pfeiffer, then a volunteer at Streekomroep WEEFF.
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