Noted experimental musician Laurie Anderson discusses her music, the development of ideas, and the use of odd and modified instruments. Anderson also discusses the influence on her by Vito Acconci and William Burroughs. Includes performances of Anderson’s “New York Social Life,” “Language of the Future,” and “Time to Go.” Recorded in her New York studio on March 11, 1979. Restricted distribution rights. Contains performance of copyrighted music. RECORDED: KPFA, 11 Mar. 1979.
Laurie Anderson on her music / interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian
PRA Archive #:
AZ1008
Date Recorded On:
at her New York studio, March 11, 1979
Date Broadcast On:
KPFA, 11 Mar. 1979. Probably first broadcast April 7 or 8, 1979.
Item Duration:
1 reel (40 min.) : 7 1/2 ips., mono.|40:00
Total Duration (All Reels):
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
Availability Notice:
This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica’s American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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- PRA Archive #: AZ1008
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- Program: Laurie Anderson on her music / interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian
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RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
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- Distributor: Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archives, 1979
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- Interviewer: Charles Amirkhanian
- Performer: Laurie Anderson


