German folk bands, musicians and dancers for hire

German music & musicians from Germany

German musicians ready to rock your event in Germany: the Bergvagabunden play traditional and typical German music for beerfest, oktoberfest, wedding or fair. These outstanding musicians from Germany perform live all over the country (Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich etc.). The Bergvagabunden are very experienced in entertaining international guests with their music from Germany. If you need a unique show act, a function band or a funny surprise for your clients, send your inquiry in order to book musicians in Germany.

Popular German folk songs

Kein Schöner Land
Wir lieben die Stürme
Heute an Bord
Ein Heller und ein Batzen
Der Mond ist aufgegangen
Schwarzbraun ist die Haselnuss
Wir lagen vor Madagaskar
Guten Abend gut’ Nacht
Wenn die bunten Fahnen weh’n
Kein schöner Land
Uns scheint der Mond so hell
Hoch auf dem gelben Wagen
Wir lieben die Stürme
Heute an Bord
Treue Bergvagabunden
Sah ein Knab ein Röslein steh’n
Ich hatt’ einen Kameraden
Die Wacht am Rhein
Wo die Nordseewellen
Am Brunnen vor dem Tore
Es klappert die Mühle am rauschenden Bach
Hejo spann den Wagen an
Ännchen von Tharau

Folk background

Germany is known to have many regions with different dance histories and folk music styles. This was caused by its recent separation into many provinces and the fact that it had never been a united nation until the late 1800s. Until recently, German folk songs were known to be un-hip. Nevertheless, in the eastern parts of Germany, folk music has always been popular. In this area, folk music is considered a symbol of national unity and is also employed as a tool for propaganda. The German folk dancers play a major role in ensuring that this great culture is not lost.

The most popular folk songs performed by German folk bands entail themes from immigration that dates back in the 19th century. They also encompass themes of apprentices and work. In the eastern parts of Germany, starting from 1970, the Youth Association founded a music festival that focused primarily on political songs. It was the sole way to find International Music in Germany at that time.

West and East

In West and East Germany, pupils were taught German folk songs, and those who were interested in becoming German folk dancers were also encouraged in their dreams. At this time, the genre was still referred to as Volkslieder. However, it did not have any resemblance to authentic German music as it was known traditionally in the 19th century and before. These were optimistic popular songs that were performed by the German folk bands. They had meaning to the nation as a whole, but that culture was kind of diminishing due to alienation that had started to sweep the land in the 19th century.

This alienation was a result of the music revolution as it was embraced by the British and American folk dancers and singers. They developed a negative attitude toward the policies of their governments. Most of the artists started writing songs that were focused on turning down the works of the government. They also embraced the direction of writing reality songs that reflected joy, sadness, and passion. Since East Germany was quite strict about its culture, this revolution did not take place until the 1970s. Even at this time, the artists were still elliptical on the revolutionary words.

Even though this great revolution happened and German folk music kind of lost its roots, they still have something to be proud of: the Oktoberfest.

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