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The Canterbury scene (or Canterbury sound) was a musical scene centred on the city of Canterbury, Kent, England during the late 1960s and early 1970s. [1] Associated with progressive rock, [2] the term describes a loosely-defined, improvisational style that blended elements of jazz, rock, and psychedelia. [1]
Canterbury Scene is a progressive rock music sub-genre. Top Canterbury Scene artists: Caravan, Gong, The Soft Machine, Robert Wyatt, Hatfield And The North, Steve Hillage, National Health, Supersister, Egg, Khan, Kevin Ayers, Picchio Dal Pozzo, Matching Mole, Cos, Zopp, and more.
Aug 10, 2023 · Clearly Canterbury is more a state of mind and attitude to making music than any adherence to strict geographical boundaries. It can be confusing but here are some examples of the Canterbury scene that should help it all make sense. And if it doesn’t, well it’s just some damn fine music regardless.
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Oct 4, 2023 · The historic city of Canterbury birthed a scene defined by its jazz-influenced vibe, quirky lyrics, and refusal to take itself too seriously.
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Mar 17, 2022 · This strange and entheral music that heralded from Canterbury England in the mid to late 60s, is seen as a tributory or sub-genre of prog. In this video we e...
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A fraternal collective of musicians clustered around the Kentish tourist town that is home to the Church of England's Archbishop, the Canterbury Scene provided the cradle for a half-dozen of the most freewheeling British bands of the post-psychedelic era.
