About Humppa
Humppa is a music genre that emerged in Finland. It is usually classed as a form of schlager music and social dance.
Well-known performers associated with it include Korpiklaani.
From Wikipedia
Humppa is a type of music from Finland. It is related to jazz and fast foxtrot, played two beats to a bar (24 or 22) at around 110 to 130 beats per minute. Humppa is also the name of a few social dances done to humppa music. All dances involve a bounce that follows the strong bass. In Finnish, the word humppa can be used for social dancing. The name humppa was invented by Antero Alpola for a radio show in the 1950s. He picked it up from German Oktoberfest where the locals used the word oompah to describe the music. The band probably used a tuba, as the sound of tuba on the first beat is like hump, the second beat coming as a pa.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Humppa.
- ↑ schlager music
- ↑ social dance
Key artists
- Korpiklaani
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Humppa?
Humppa is a music genre that emerged in Finland. It is usually classed as a form of schlager music and social dance.
Where and when did Humppa originate?
Humppa originated in Finland.
Who are famous Humppa artists?
Korpiklaani.