The Pentangle
Folkbritish folk revivalfolk-jazz fusion1960s modernist folkacoustic instrumental
Pentangle (or The Pentangle), along with Fairport Convention, were one of the shining lights in the modernisation of British folk music in the 1960s. Rather than adding elements of rock music, however, they leaned toward jazz, supplementing twin acoustic guitars with jazzy drums and acoustic bass. In the UK, the band is probably best remembered for providing 'Light Flight' as the theme to the BBC drama series 'Take Three Girls'. The band comprised two of the superstars of British folk guitar
Influenced by: Fairport Convention, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn
- Active:
- 1968-1973, 1983-present
- Scene:
- London/British folk scene
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