"Cologne's Carnival is known the world over as the epitome of German zaniness complete with people in costumes linked arm-in-arm, swaying to the music and gleefully singing traditional songs. That part hasn't changed but it's not the full story. The Carnival may have a new look and feel, but what's changing even more is its sound. Cologne's music scene is huge and unique in Germany. It has transformed rapidly over the past two decades and that has impacted Carnival music, too."
"Traditional Carnival bands haven't gone anywhere, but they are also largely in step with the times: Carnival music has gotten louder, faster, more diverse and a lot younger. Nowadays, the raucous tunes are not relegated to official meetings, traditional clubs and the street festival. They have now even taken social media by storm and found their way into the everyday lives of young people, even outside of Carnival season."
Cologne Carnival retains its costumed swaying and traditional songs while its musical character has evolved significantly. The local music scene has grown large and distinctive, reshaping Carnival sound over the past two decades. Marching-band three-four rhythms and cheeky melodies have given way to a pop-culture soundtrack that blends club beats, singalong refrains and high energy. Traditional bands have adapted, producing louder, faster and more diverse material that appeals to younger listeners. Carnival tunes now circulate on social media and permeate everyday life beyond the festival season. Late-summer events like Jeck im Sunnesching attract thousands of young people to celebrate dialect-driven bands.
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