This article explores the author’s evolving relationship with Schlager music over the past five decades, reflecting on its cultural significance in post-war Germany. From childhood memories of Heintje’s poignant songs to the break into more diverse themes in the 1980s…

Schlager music, once considered old-fashioned, is experiencing a major revival in Germany, attracting fans of all ages to events like the ‘Beatrice Egli Show’ and ‘Schlagerboom.’ This article delves into the vibrant atmosphere behind the scenes of these shows, the…