musik + X: Hip Hop, Indie, Pop andTechno from Germany
Pop culture: stands for longing, young dreams, the wish to be elsewhere. To think of pop within national boundaries is therefore a contradiction in itself. German musicians often take up trends from the Anglo-American arena because music from there seems more exciting and the nights more glamorous. As a result, a field has developed in which international styles and attitudes intermingle. This interchangeability is a key requisite for Pop.
At the same time, musicians strive for individual artistic expression. In the interplay between external influences and the search for identity, national characteristics gradually emerge. What makes German pop most recognisable today is the language. Whether in Hamburg or Magdeburg: with a lot of commitment and word-play, people are singing and rapping in German. For non-linguistic Techno, on the other hand, Germany is an international centre – with Berlin the party capital of the western world.
Pop culture goes beyond just music. Indie singers challenge society. Techno tracks accompany political events. The language of Hip-Hop is seeps into the everyday. Fans come together and grow with their stars’ promises of happiness. Pop has many faces.
The exhibit includes 17 posters for the four genres techno, pop, indie and hip hop music and is aimed at fans aged 13 years and above. The poster texts are in German, translations are available in Chinese. For the presentation of the exhibition 20-30 square meters of wall space are needed. In addition to the posters 4 CDs with selected songs for each genre and a DVD about German pop-culture are provided. For educational institutions within the region, the exhibition can be borrowed free of charge.If interested, please contact
huebner-trieb@hongkong.goethe.org
