Schlager

Schlager music, a quintessential German genre, is characterized by catchy melodies, sentimental lyrics, and a mix of folk, pop, and rock influences. Emerging in the 1950s, schlager evolved from traditional German folk music and operetta, incorporating elements of American country and Italian canzone. The genre's heyday was in the 1960s and 1970s, but it remains popular today. Schlager's distinct sound features lush orchestration, often with accordion, brass, and strings, alongside heartfelt, storytelling vocals. While related to European pop and folk, schlager's unique blend of nostalgia, romance, and regional pride sets it apart. Its cultural significance lies in its reflection of German identity and its ability to evoke a sense of Gemütlichkeit, or conviviality. With its broad appeal and enduring popularity, schlager has become an integral part of German music heritage.

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Rarities 1957-1959
Album - 15 Tracks - Released August 22, 2025

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Alina
Alle Achtung
Almklausi
Andrea Berg
Andrea Jürgens
Andy Borg
Anna Maria Zivkov
Anna-Carina Woitschack
Anna-Maria Zimmermann
Bart Kaell
Beatrice Egli
Bernhard Brink
Calimeros
Caro Winter
Cat & Vito
Caterina Valente
Christian Lais
Christin Stark
Connie Francis
DJ Herzbeat
DJ Nachtpilot
DJ Robin
DREWS CORDALIS PETRY
Daniel Aminati
Der Partycrasher
Der singende Bauernhof
Die Schlagerpiloten
Drazen Zecic
Dschinghis Khan
Ella Endlich
Eloy de Jong
Frans Duijts
G.G. Anderson
Gerard Joling
Giovanni Zarrella
Henk Bernard
Honk!
Ikke Hüftgold
Ina Colada
Ina Müller
Ivan Zak
Jan Smit
Jenice
Jere Ijäs ja Monacon työväen palloilijat
Julian Sommer
Karsten Walter
Kings of Günter
Kreisligalegende
Lena Marie Engel
Leona Shijaku
Linda Feller
Linda Hesse
Lustrum U.V.S.V./N.V.V.S.U.
MAKZ 38
Magnus
Malmkvist
Maria Voskania
Mark Keller
Mart Hoogkamer
Maryla Rodowicz
Matthias Reim
Mia Julia
Michelle
Nancy Franck
Nanett Weiss
Nathan Trent
Nicole
Nina & Mike
Nockis
Norman Langen
Nur So!
Oimara
Olaf Berger
Oli. P
Peggy March
Pietro Basile
Ramon Roselly
Robin Leon
Roland Kaiser
Rosanna Rocci
Ross Antony
Sarah Engels
Simone
Specktakel
Stereoact
The Voice Kids - Germany
Thomas Anders
Tiroler Schmäh
Tom Twers
Trauffer
Truck Stop
Uta Bresan
Uwe Adams
Vanessa Mai
Vincent Gross
Vladimir Kočiš Zec
Wolfgang Ambros
once&twice!
Катерина Бужинська
Oimara
Helene Fischer
Connie Francis
Stereoact
Mia Julia
Fäaschtbänkler
Tom Twers
Alexander Rybak
Santiano
Isi Glück
Herbert Grönemeyer
DJ Ötzi
Roland Kaiser
Vanessa Mai
Jan Smit
Wolfgang Petry
Julian Sommer
Matthias Reim
Ikke Hüftgold
257ers
Mickie Krause
Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys
Maite Kelly
Andrea Berg
Die Atzen
Mart Hoogkamer
Michelle
DJ Robin
Salvatore Adamo
Karel Gott
Frans Duijts
Hermes House Band
Baccara
Howard Carpendale
Beatrice Egli
Bert-Åke Varg
Pietro Basile
Kings of Günter
Snollebollekes
Peter Maffay
Giraffenaffen
Honk!
Florian Silbereisen
Malmkvist
Schürze
DJ Redblack
Münchener Freiheit
Lustrum U.V.S.V./N.V.V.S.U.
Anna-Maria Zimmermann
Sasha
DJ Herzbeat
Kreisligalegende
Almklausi
Jürgen Drews
Juliane Werding
Wolfgang Ambros
Patrick Stanke
Nockis
Gerard Joling
Dschinghis Khan
voXXclub
Nino de Angelo
Sarah Engels
Nik P.
Nicole
Nancy Franck
Giovanni Zarrella
Der singende Bauernhof
Thomas Anders
Helena Vondráčková
Markus Becker
The Voice Kids - Germany
Marianne Rosenberg
Heino
Freche Mädchen
Fantasy
MAKZ 38
Vincent Gross
Oli. P
Specktakel
Dorfrocker
Maryla Rodowicz
Lorella Cuccarini
Haindling
Michael Wendler
Die Amigos
Loretta Goggi
Bernhard Brink
Freddy Quinn
Truck Stop
JOELINA
Carola
Daniela Alfinito
Michael Holm
Der Partycrasher
Trauffer
Caterina Valente
Lena Marie Engel
Peggy March
Ina Müller