About Krautrock
Krautrock is a music genre that emerged in Germany in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of experimental rock.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Florian Schneider, Can and Neu!.
From Wikipedia
Krautrock (originally known as kosmische Musik, German for "cosmic music") is a broad genre of experimental rock that developed in West Germany in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Artists blend elements of psychedelic rock, avant-garde composition, and electronic music, among other eclectic sources. Common elements included hypnotic rhythms, extended improvisation, musique concrète techniques, and early synthesizers, while the music generally moved away from the rhythm & blues roots and song structure found in traditional Anglo-American rock music. Prominent groups associated with the krautrock label included Neu!, Can, Faust, Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Cluster, Ash Ra Tempel, Popol Vuh, Amon Düül II and Harmonia.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Krautrock.
Key artists
- Kraftwerk
- Tangerine Dream
- Florian Schneider
- Can
- Neu!
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Krautrock?
Krautrock is a music genre that emerged in Germany in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of experimental rock.
Where and when did Krautrock originate?
Krautrock originated in Germany in the 1960s.
Who are famous Krautrock artists?
Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Florian Schneider, Can and Neu!.