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The Americans and the "zero hour" in music and urban culture:

Moderated concert with Mike's Music Train Big Band, Robert Richter (musician and presenter) and Winfried Eckardt (communication scientist):

Since the US troops marched into Munich at the beginning of May 1945, they have had a decisive influence on cultural development, urban identity and the development of popular music. What had already inspired many in the Weimar Republic and was ostracized as "un-German" under National Socialism is now being enthusiastically taken up again, including in the city's own pop production: swing, boogie, jazz, the emerging rock 'n' roll and much more.

Music from the early years is presented with its history of origin and impact. Literature examples also provide a picture of the city at the time.

In May 1945, the end of the Second World War set a new course in politics and society that still influences the way we live together today. The program "1945-2025 Zero Hour? How we became what we are." of the Munich Cultural Department aims to commemorate this with an extensive program of events.