Zithermusik Aus Dem Oberland Mit Ossi U. Ossy (Oberkrain · Oberpfalz · Oberbayern)

Released in 1984 on the Austrian label Berton Records, this recording captures the traditional zither music of the Oberland region, encompassing stylistic influences from Upper Carniola, the Upper Palatinate, and Upper Bavaria. The album serves as a document of Alpine folk music preservation, a genre that saw a dedicated, albeit niche, resurgence during the late 20th century as independent labels sought to archive regional cultural practices in the face of modernizing commercial pop music.

The duo Ossi und Ossy utilized the zither, a stringed instrument deeply rooted in Central European heritage, to perform repertoire that leans heavily into regional folk motifs and dance rhythms. Berton Records, known for its extensive catalog of authentic folk and brass music, produced this record to cater to local enthusiasts and collectors of traditional Alpine soundscapes, reflecting a deliberate effort to keep the sonic character of the Oberland distinct and accessible during the 1980s.