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Germany (1985 – present)

There are (at least) 2 different groups using this name:

(1)Estampie is a medieval band from Germany, founded in 1985 by Syrah (Sigrid Hausen), Michael Popp, and Ernst Schwindl. (Syrah and Michael Popp are also members of the spin off band Qntal , featuring similarly-inspired medieval music, but with a more electronic feel). The band took their name from a medieval dancing style with lots of stomping of the feet.

The sound of Estampie is quite varied, featuring slow dirges with male/female vocals, works of almost choral intensity, and fast paced tracks. Estampie use a wide range of traditional instruments, including hammered dulcimers and various woodwind and stringed instruments. They write primarily medieval music, but include some modern influences from pop, world, and minimalist music. Favoured by both classical music fans and the Heavenly voices/Mitteralter scene, their music can be heard everywhere from the Cathedrals to the Clubs!

Estampie recently released “Best of Estampie: 1986-2006,” compiling some of their best known works.

(2) Estampie is a British early music ensemble specialising in lively secular music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, founded in 1983. They recorded the album “Under The Greenwood Tree” for Naxos label in 1995.
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