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Kraftwerk (band)

Kraftwerk, founded by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in Dusseldorf in 1970, is a German band known for being a pioneer of electronic music.

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Several people seen in silhouette view a huge light installation, as horizontal beams of light pierce a blue mist

New Christopher Bauder installation opens in Berlin

New Christopher Bauder installation opens in Berlin

One of Germany's best-known media artists is back with a large-scale light installation at a former power plant.
CultureMarch 16, 202401:34 min
German band Kraftwerk on stage in Bonn in 2022

Top German court refers Kraftwerk 'pastiche' case to ECJ

Top German court refers Kraftwerk 'pastiche' case to ECJ

A decades-old legal dispute over a two-second Kraftwerk drum sequence has been sent back to Europe's top court.
MusicSeptember 14, 2023
Ed Sheeran and Marvin Gaye in a combined photo

Just a rip-off? Plagiarism in music

Just a rip-off? Plagiarism in music

A jury concluded that Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Here are more high-profile cases.
CultureMay 5, 20239 images
Kraftwerk playing live in Bonn, with huge green and black screen behind them with numbers displayed.

Kraftwerk in 3D

Kraftwerk in 3D

Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk have been tour since May, but they've only now played their sole concert in Germany.
MusicAugust 29, 2022
Kraftwerk band on stage

More than techno: A history of electronic music

More than techno: A history of electronic music

From early sound experiments to dub, Krautrock and techno, electronic music has a long musical lineage.
MusicDecember 13, 2021
Kraftwerk perform on stage, huge head on screen, four men stand in front of synthesizers on stage

Kraftwerk co-founder Ralf Hütter turns 75

Kraftwerk co-founder Ralf Hütter turns 75

Ralf Hütter was the driving force of Kraftwerk, the German pioneers of electronic music.
MusicAugust 19, 2021
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