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About Schlager music
Schlager music is a music genre that emerged in Europe, Germany and Scandinavia in the 1870s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of Europe.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Sanna Nielsen, Udo Jürgens, Helene Fischer and Nicole.
Schlager music has given rise to 3 subgenres on this site, such as Humppa, Volkstümliche Musik and Partyschlager.
From Wikipedia
Schlager (German: [ˈʃlaːɡɐ], "hit(s)") is a style of European popular music generally defined by catchy instrumental accompaniments to vocal pieces of pop music with simple, easygoing, and often sentimental lyrics.
Schlager tracks are typically light pop tunes or sweet, sentimental ballads with simple, catchy melodies. Their lyrics typically center on love, relationships, and feelings. The northern variant of schlager (notably in Finland) has taken elements from Finnic, Nordic, Slavic, and Eastern European folk songs, with lyrics tending toward melancholic and elegiac themes. Musically, schlager bears similarities to styles such as easy listening.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Schlager music.
- ↑ pop music
- ↑ music of Europe
- ↓ Humppa
- ↓ Volkstümliche Musik
- ↓ Partyschlager
Key artists
- Agnetha Fältskog
- Anni-Frid Lyngstad
- Sanna Nielsen
- Udo Jürgens
- Helene Fischer
- Nicole
- Lotta Engberg
- Kikki Danielsson
- Jill Johnson
- Caterina Valente
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Frequently asked questions
What is Schlager music?
Schlager music is a music genre that emerged in Europe, Germany and Scandinavia in the 1870s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of Europe.
Where and when did Schlager music originate?
Schlager music originated in Europe, Germany and Scandinavia in the 1870s.
Who are famous Schlager music artists?
Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Sanna Nielsen, Udo Jürgens, Helene Fischer and Nicole.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q959583 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Schlager music – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Kilchbergsieger Eugen Hasler by Paul Lüönd, 6440 Ingenbohl, CH – CC BY-SA 2.5