Jakob Geis, stage name Papa Geis[1] (27 December 1840, in Munich – 3 March 1908, in Munich) was a German performer, folksinger, and musical director. He was considered a master of Bavarian cuplés. The dramatist and director Jacob Geis was his grandchild.

Originally he wanted to become a Catholic priest. But at the age of 26, he broke off his theological studies and started a stage career as a comedian in Vienna. He wore only black clothes, a bit like a Catholic priest. Often he was greeted therefore as a Father.[2] His stage name Papa Geis means Daddy Geis.

In 1878 he started his own musical and comedian group, named Gesellschaft Geis.[3] His cuplés reflect a piece of cultural history of Munich.

Discography

1902 Papa Geis recorded five couplés by "Gramophone Co.":

Selected bibliography

References

  1. ^ Porträtsammlun des Münchner Stadtmuseums: Geis, Jakob
  2. ^ Papa Geis (volkssaengerei.de)
  3. ^ Jakob Geis (Deutsche-Biographie.de)
  4. ^ Tracklist (trikont.de)

Further reading