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Ich bin Soldat, doch bin ich es nicht gerne
Zupfgeigenhansel
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A 19th-century German antimilitarist folk song that highlights the plight of conscripted soldiers and calls for international class solidarity.
Historical Context
The song dates back to the Vormärz era (roughly 1830-1848), a period characterized by political unrest and the rise of democratic movements against absolute monarchies.
Class Perspective
It portrays the military not as a noble calling, but as a form of imprisonment where common people are forced to fight against their own interests and 'brothers' from other nations.
The Artist
Zupfgeigenhansel was a prominent duo in the 1970s and 80s German folk revival, known for rediscovering political and historical songs that had been largely forgotten.
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