The Sound of Spanish Prog

“The Sound of Spanish Prog” is a deep dive into the expansive, genre-blurring world of progressive rock as it unfolded across Spain's diverse regions during the '70s and beyond. This playlist brings together artists who fused elements of psychedelia, jazz fusion, flamenco, folk, and symphonic rock into something distinctly their own. From the Andalusian rock of Triana and Medina Azahara to the Catalan experimentation of Fusioon and Música Urbana, each track reveals a unique perspective on what prog could sound like outside the Anglo-centric blueprint.

The blend of traditional Spanish sounds and evolving progressive motifs is felt throughout, whether it's the flamenco-tinged guitar work of Guadalquivir, the jazz-inflected compositions of Iceberg, or the surreal textures of Música Dispersa. Collaborations, like Gualberto’s haunting work with flamenco legend Enrique Morente or the orchestral flourishes from Orquestra Mirasol, add even more range. With stops in Basque country (Errobi, Itziar), Madrid’s underground (The Storm, Ñu), and rare one-offs like Cerebrum and Arcabuz, the playlist offers a broad, eclectic overview of a scene that never quite fit into any one mold.