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German grooves as the language of music

German is rarely considered the language of love or pop songs, but a range of artists and bands have been proving otherwise, with songs in German topping the charts. Here's a selection of them.

Peter Fox

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Peter Fox: Urban rasta man

It doesn't matter where he goes - any place the Berlin-based dance hall and hip-hop artist Peter Fox performs, people start shaking their hips. 2009 has been a successful year for the musician: his album "Stadtaffe" (Urban Ape) has sold 700,000 copies, and the singer has grabbed three ECHO awards and two Comets. His singles are played on all the airwaves. But the popularity has gotten to him; he's said it's time to abandon his solo projects and plans to join up with his band SEEED again in 2010.

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Battle of the bands: Belgian music industry fights linguistic loyalties

Belgium's linguistic divide has not only affected its political landscape. The music industry is also battling to overcome regional loyalties and create a single Belgian identity - despite its differences. (30.09.2009) 

Classical music sells - even without the help of crossover artists

Classical CDs are selling surprisingly well in Germany - despite the finance crisis and even without the help of marketable crossover artists. Maybe there's something about the music itself. (18.08.2009) 

Music producer loses compensation battle over yodel refrain

Yodels usually resonate in the mountains of Austria and Switzerland. But this week, "Holla-rae-di-ri, di-ri" echoed through the chambers of a Munich courtroom – as testimony in a creative rights case. (24.07.2009) 

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