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Black Fooss, formed in 1970 in Cologne, stands as a key exponent of Kölsch-language pop and carnival music. With a sound rooted in the vibrant Carnival culture of the Rhineland, the band helped bring Kölsch dialect into the German mainstream while delivering catchy, melodic pop that resonates beyond year-round festivities. Throughout the 1980s, they earned chart recognition with hits like Katrin and Frankreich Frankreich, cementing their place in German pop history. The band continues to tour and release material, celebrating their legacy while driving new audiences to Kölsch music.