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Kraftwerk

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Group. Formed 1970.

Photo of Kraftwerk Shepherd's Bush Empire, London - 24th June 2002 - Photo: Hayley Madden

Biography

Kraftwerk ("power plant" or "power station", German pronunciation: [ˈkʁaftvɛɐk]) is a highly influential electronic music band from Düsseldorf, Germany. The signature Kraftwerk sound combines driving, repetitive rhythms with catchy melodies, mainly following a Western classical style of harmony, with a minimalistic and strictly electronic instrumentation. The group's simplified lyrics are at times sung through a vocoder or generated by computer-speech software. In the early to late 1970s and the early 1980s, Kraftwerk's distinctive sound was revolutionary, and it has had a lasting impact across many genres of modern popular music.

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News from the BBC

  1. Olympic cyclists join Kraftwerk

    Fri 3 Jul 2009 14:25

    German godfathers of electronica peddle their way into the people of Manchester's hearts

  2. Kraftwerk co-founder 'quits band'

    Tue 6 Jan 2009 10:39

    One of the co-founders of tGerman electronic group Kraftwerk has left the band,...

  3. Kraftwerk case overturned

    Thu 20 Nov 2008 18:17

    A German court overturns a decision to protect electronic band Kraftwerk's copyright...

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Reflections on making Synth Britannia & Krautrock

    Fri 16 Oct 2009 16:41 When asked about their influences, nearly every contributor in Synth Britannia... Ben Whalley

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Trans Europe Express 2009

    Trans Europe Express

    Reviewed by Colin Buttimer

    A beguiling mix of nostalgia and futurism.

  2. Autobahn 2009

    Autobahn

    Reviewed by Colin Buttimer

    Its deliberate ambiguity is an essential aspect of its longevity.

  3. Minimum-Maximum 2005

    Minimum-Maximum (disc 1)

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    This is, quite simply, the best way to hear Kraftwerk in a fresh setting.

  4. Tour De France Soundtracks 2003

    Tour de France Soundtracks

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    They go cycling. They don't give interviews. Every day they turn up at their Kling...

  5. The Man Machine 1978

    The Man-Machine

    Reviewed by Colin Buttimer

    Remarkable for its consistency, elegance and absolute deliberation.

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Latest Tracks Played on the BBC

  1. Trans Europe Express
    BBC 6 Music | Cerys on 6 27/11/2009
     
  2. The Robots
    BBC 6 Music | George Lamb 19/11/2009
     
  3. Autobahn
    BBC 6 Music | Gideon Coe 17/11/2009
     
  4. The Model
    BBC 6 Music | Chris Hawkins 17/11/2009
     

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  2. A late-night mix of live sessions, celebrity guests and listener interaction

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  3. Performances by Kraftwerk, including Autobahn, Radioactivity and Trans Europe Express.

    Kraftwerk: Minimum-Maximum BBC Four

  4. The best live sessions, chat, and the finest music to keep you going through the night.

    Janice Long BBC Radio 2

  5. New and classic tracks from established artists, young groups and unsigned bands

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  6. Weekday fun with features and live sessions from Gideon

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  7. Join Chris for regular great music and a new documentary on every show

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Since December 2008

  1. BBC 6 Music 100%

  2. BBC Radio 2 46%

  3. BBC Four 20%

  4. BBC Radio Scotland 5%

  5. BBC Radio Ulster 4%

  6. BBC Radio 1 2%

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