Die Lauser - austrian folkloristic music

[Mipi]

As you said; at least they are kilted. Just that I failed to find any connection between music they are playing and kilts.

[Chas]

But why are they wearing kilts? They are an Austrian folk group, why then are they not dressed in Austrian national dress?

Nice - but I don't get it.

Regards

Chas

[Sir William]

But why are they wearing kilts? They are an Austrian folk group, why then are they not dressed in Austrian national dress?

Nice - but I don't get it.

Regards

Chas

They are wearing the Styrian tartan.

I saw a program while traveling in Germany a few months ago about a kiltmaker in Austria. Thomas Rettl from Villach, Carinthia, Austria, claims the kilt originated in Austria based on some discovered remnants of tartan. He has designed the Styrian and Carinthian tartans to promote his claim.

I used to live in Graz and wouldn't mind a kilt in this particular tartan (just because) but I think Herr Rettl is the only source for it at the moment though it is milled in Scotland.

[NewGuise]

...I failed to find any connection between music they are playing and kilts.

There needs to be a connection?

[Hamish]

There needs to be a connection?

My thoughts exactly!

I just love their music, although I do not understand a word they sing, and could listen to it all evening. Also, I think the combination of the kilt and their National Costume works so well - not for everyday wear, but great for a smart evening out.

Take care,
Ham.