Sunny tunes for hot days: Top hits to beat the heat
Markus Söder, Bavaria's Minister-President, isn't shy about sharing his music preferences, as evidenced by his eclectic summer playlist. He's been belting out tunes from ABBA, Rainhard Fendrich, and Adriano Celentano this season, according to his own announcements. Other tracks making a groovy appearance on his X platform (formerly Twitter) playlist, titled "#SödersSommersongs," include Bellini's "Samba do Brasil" and the Spider Murphy Gang's "Sommer in der Stadt."
Söder isn't just a political powerhouse; he's also pretty cool when it comes to managing his social media accounts. Besides sharing political developments, he regularly posts mouthwatering food pics, engages in peculiar antics like Easter egg giveaways, and dishes out music recommendations.
"Summer has arrived," Söder announced. "These tracks will set the summer vibes." Reactions varied. Some followers offered alternative suggestions, while others seemed to take issue with his political inclinations, remarking, "It's so cringe-worthy," and "Your music taste is much better than your politics."
Bavaria boasts a lustrous cultural heritage, especially when it comes to folk music. Local events and festivals often feature centuries-old performances, with political figures like Söder actively participating or supporting these traditions as part of their image and connection to Bavarian identity [1]. While Söder's personal music preferences remain a mystery, the Bavarian government's endorsement of local culture and history, including folk music, aligns with Söder's conservative political stance, as embodied by the Christian Social Union (CSU) [1]. That being said, the public sphere offers no concrete evidence of Söder's personal music tastes beyond what he's shared on his social media platforms.
Markus Söder's social media playlist continues to showcase a mix of popular music choices, including ABBA, the Spider Murphy Gang, and Bellini's "Samba do Brasil." Despite some followers criticizing his political affiliations, Söder's eclectic music taste adds an entertaining element to his online presence.
