Svensk Progg

Svensk progg, short for "progressiv musik," is a uniquely Swedish music genre that emerged in the late 1960s and flourished throughout the 1970s. Unlike the term "prog rock" in the English-speaking world, svensk progg encompasses a broader spectrum of musical styles, including rock, folk, jazz, and more, unified by their experimental nature and often political or anti-commercial sentiments. The genre served as a musical outlet for left-wing and anti-establishment themes, with lyrics frequently addressing social and political issues, promoting equality, and criticizing government policies. Artists like Mikael Wiehe, Ebba Grön, and Cornelis Vreeswijk exemplified the genre's ethos, blending poetic storytelling with diverse musical compositions. Svensk progg remains influential in Sweden, symbolizing a significant cultural movement that extended beyond music to reflect broader societal aspirations and concerns.

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Sommargryningsljus
Album - 9 Tracks - Released June 28, 2024

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Björn Afzelius
Blå Tåget
Cornelis Vreeswijk
Dag Vag
Doktor Kosmos
Ebba Grön
Eldkvarn
John Holm
Kaipa
Lasse Tennander
Mikael Wiehe
Mörbyligan
Nationalteatern
Nynningen
Ola Magnell
Peps Blodsband
Peps Persson
Philemon Arthur & The Dung
Pugh Rogefeldt
Samla Mammas Manna
Ulf Dageby
Cornelis Vreeswijk
Eldkvarn
Nationalteatern
Ebba Grön
Björn Afzelius
Mikael Wiehe
Lasse Tennander
Pugh Rogefeldt
Ola Magnell
Peps Persson
Peps Blodsband
Mörbyligan
Dag Vag
John Holm
Kaipa
Doktor Kosmos
Ulf Dageby
Blå Tåget
Philemon Arthur & The Dung
Samla Mammas Manna
Nynningen