Musicologist Padraig Parkhurst is a doctoral researcher studying East German progressive rock (Ostrock) and other popular music of the early Honecker era. This conversation incudes a discussion of anti nuclear war songs of the Honecker era and Padraig’s general interest in the localisation of progressive rock in different locations (with reference to Italy, Spain, Chile, UK).

An extended version of this conversation is available via the Wide Open Air Exchange podcast page, where you’ll also find information about the music featured in this episode.

Feature image: Horst Krüger-Band