Bavarian Folk Song 'Wackelkontakt' Tops German Charts as Winter Party Anthem
Oimara, a Bavarian musician from Tegernsee, achieves a historic milestone with his dialect song dominating après-ski and carnival celebrations.
- Oimara, whose real name is Beni Hafner, is the first Bavarian dialect artist to reach number one on the German single charts with his song 'Wackelkontakt.'
- 'Wackelkontakt' blends acoustic guitar, brass, techno beats, and a children's choir, creating a unique and eclectic musical experience.
- The song's lyrics feature playful wordplay and metaphors around light, electricity, and connection, with a humorous and reflective tone.
- Hafner's journey began on his family's remote alpine farm near Tegernsee, where he taught himself guitar and performed his first songs.
- Before pursuing music full-time, Hafner worked as a chef and briefly studied hotel management, a path he left behind to follow his passion for music.