Steve Reich and the Politics of Race with Sumanth Gopinath
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Voices in Transformation: Electroacoustic Music and Cultural Dynamics
This chapter examines the complexities of electroacoustic music through a detailed analysis of a particular piece that transforms speech into intricate musical patterns. It discusses the emotional and political dimensions of the composition, including its connections to race, the civil rights movement, and the philosophical implications of sound and representation. The conversation further explores the artist's evolving engagement with cultural influence and the socio-political contexts that shaped their work.
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