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For decades, Heino has been one of the most successful and popular German folk singers - and also one of the most divisive. Germans either love him or hate him.

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Heino mit T-Shirt mit dem Aufdruck «80 Na und!»

Germany's Schlager icon Heino at 80

Germany's Schlager icon Heino at 80

He's hard to miss with his black sunglasses and cap-like blond hair: Heino is Germany's most famous folk music star.
CultureDecember 13, 2018
Heino

German folk music legend Heino at 80

German folk music legend Heino at 80

Heino with his signature sunglasses and platinum blond hair is an icon of German folk and pop music.
MusicDecember 13, 20186 images
Heino in 2013 performs in Hamburg

Schlager superstars still hitting the right note

Schlager superstars still hitting the right note

DW explores the eclectic influences and kitschy stage antics of this uniquely European music genre.
CultureJuly 13, 2018
Helene Fischer

10 Schlager superstars

10 Schlager superstars

The uplifting melodies and schmaltzy lyrics of these Schlager legends will live on forever.
CultureJuly 13, 201810 images
Heino and Ina Scharrenbach holding a record

The Nazi-era song scandal involving German crooner Heino

The Nazi-era song scandal involving German crooner Heino

Heino is one of Germany's most famous crooners. But he's gone off key by giving Nazi-era songs to a homeland minister.
SocietyMarch 23, 2018
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Pop goes 2013!

Pop goes 2013!

In our year-end review we look at some of the highlights from the world of pop and rock.
December 26, 2013
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