Canterbury Scene

The Canterbury scene is a subgenre of progressive rock characterized by its unique blend of jazz, folk, and psychedelic elements, often featuring extended instrumental passages, complex rhythms, and whimsical vocal styles. Emerging in the late 1960s and flourishing throughout the 1970s, this genre originated in Canterbury, England, and drew from the experimental spirit of the era. Canterbury bands typically featured intricate instrumental interplay, often incorporating saxophone, flute, and keyboards, which set them apart from other progressive rock styles. The genre's cultural significance lies in its avant-garde approach, pushing the boundaries of rock music and influencing subsequent genres like new wave and indie rock. While sharing similarities with psychedelic rock and jazz fusion, the Canterbury scene's distinctive blend of wit, complexity, and melodic sensibility sets it apart.

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Abus Dangereux
Beggars Opera
Bruford
Camel
Camel
Caravan
Cos
Cressida
England
Fruupp
Gilgamesh
Gong
Gravy Train
Happy the Man
Hatfield & The North
Hawkwind
Kultivator
National Health
Pye Hastings
Quatermass
Rare Bird
Richard Sinclair
Robert Wyatt
Slapp Happy
Soft Machine
Vildkaktus
Camel
Hawkwind
Soft Machine
Caravan
Robert Wyatt
Gong
Rare Bird
Beggars Opera
Richard Sinclair
Pye Hastings
Hatfield & The North
Slapp Happy
Happy the Man
Cressida
Cos
Bruford
Gilgamesh
Fruupp
Camel
England
Gravy Train
Quatermass
National Health
Kultivator
Vildkaktus
Abus Dangereux