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This is Octoberfest time. It is a German tradition. it started in 1811 as a celebration of the marriage of a German Prince. On the seasonal music channel in September and early October they have traditional German folk music. Then Halloween music.
Germany has a rich musical tradition. When we think of German music ompa bands come to mind. There is a lot of German rock and Roll. Many great composers, conductors and singers have hailed from Germany and Austria. The most famous were Beethoven, Bach, and Brahms (aka the Tree B's) also Bruckner, Mozart, Weber, Schuman and Richard Strauss plus the other Strauss Family. Octoberfest is just like St. Patrick's Day and New Years Day and is an excuse to go drinking. I am not in to drinking. Maany German American communities in America have their local versions of Octoberfest.
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