hamburger schule
what it is
The Hamburg School is a loose music movement that emerged in the late 1980s. It built on the traditions of the Neue Deutsche Welle and combined them with elements of punk, grunge, and pop. As such, it was (and still is) an important part of German youth culture, bringing with it a new self-confidence in the use of the German language in pop music.
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questions
What is hamburger schule?
The Hamburg School is a loose music movement that emerged in the late 1980s. It built on the traditions of the Neue Deutsche Welle and combined them with elements of punk, grunge, and pop. As such, it was (and still is) an important part of German youth culture, bringing with it a new self-confidence in the use of the German language in pop music.
What are good hamburger schule albums to start with?
Try Posen by Die Sterne, Buchstaben über der Stadt by Tomte, Kapitulation by Tocotronic, and L'Etat Et Moi by Blumfeld.
Who are some women making hamburger schule?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/hamburger-schule/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making hamburger schule, from mainstream to underground.
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