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Four Paths to the Future: I. Networks
In the early 60s, Morton Subotnick had a vision of the future. Half a century later, that vision has been been normalized and a new series of transformations are underway. Sep 25, 2017
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Watch: Luna Lab's Inaugural Year Highlights Music of Young Female Composers
Founded by composers Missy Mazzoli and Ellen Reid, the Kaufman Music Center's Luna Lab supports the work of young female composers. Watch performances of music from the inaugural season. Sep 25, 2017
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Listen: Qasim Naqvi's Analog Electronic Architecture for 'FILM'
Composer and Dawn of Midi drummer Qasim Naqvi's new album "FILM" – composed on modular synthesizers – is out on September 29. Enjoy an exclusive stream of the album now. Sep 21, 2017
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Radiohead and Hans Zimmer to Collaborate on 'Blue Planet II' Score
Ubiquitous film composer Hans Zimmer and celebrated rock band Radiohead are collaborating on a new track to be included in the popular documentary series Blue Planet II. Sep 19, 2017
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Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass and Milton Babbitt Set the Words of the Late Poet John Ashbery
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet John Ashbery passed away on Monday at the age of 90. Listen to an archival performance of his work, set by some of America's most renowned composers. Sep 5, 2017
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Holding Gentrification: Toshi Reagon on What it Means to Build and Unbuild Brooklyn
Singer-songwriter Toshi Reagon's "Brooklyn Bound" offers a honest and poetic musical look at gentrification in Crown Heights. Watch the second of our "Silent Voices" documentaries. Aug 23, 2017
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Listen: Penguin Cafe Performs Originals, Kraftwerk and Simeon Mobile Disco
On May 5, 2017, London's long-time instrumental ensemble Penguin Cafe celebrated the release of "The Imperfect Sea" with a live performance at Le Poisson Rouge. Aug 17, 2017
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Watch: Eighth Blackbird's Nick Photinos Premieres Pascal Le Boeuf's Dizzying 'Alpha'
Watch the high-octane video of Pascal Le Boeuf's 'Alpha' performed by Eighth Blackbird founding-member and cellist Nick Photinos and drummer Doug Perkins. Aug 14, 2017
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Terry Riley's 'Dark Queen Mantra' Weaves Electric Guitar and String Quartet into a Spiraling Whole
The latest from the legendary composer Terry Riley unites two of the sound-worlds that have defined much of the composer's repertoire: the string quartet and the guitar. Aug 14, 2017
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My Body as Me: Kamala Sankaram Shows Us How to Keep the Look Loose
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus recently created space for conversation about social justice through commissioning ten new works. We dive into one: Kamala Sankaram's "Keeping the Look Loose." Aug 2, 2017
