Philip Blackburn
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- Longtime painter Matthew Smith now a composer
MPR’s Marianne Combs profiles painter, and now composer, Matthew Smith. Combs talks with Smith about the physical and mental transition from painting to composing. Combs also interviews other artists about Smith’s work.
- Philip Blackburn and Chris Strouth discuss electronic music
MPR’s Lorna Benson interviews Philip Blackburn and Chris Strouth about the creative world of electronic music. Blackburn is with the American Composers Forum in St. Paul, which promotes the work of avant-garde, jazz, classical and new age composers. Strouth works for Twin/Tone records, the label associated with Minneapolis' most famous rock bands, like The Replacements and Soul Asylum. Strouth also runs his own experimental electronica label, called "Ultramodern."
- Harry Partch: A profile of odd composer
MPR’s John Rabe talks with composer Philip Blackburn about Harry Partch, an American composer, music theorist, and creator of unique musical instruments.
- First Friday: Gwendolyn Parker / Wayne Hill / Philip Blackburn / Michele Rusinko / Virginia Scott Jenkins / Scott Walker / Chase Davies
On this First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a story collection of various arts and culture topics.
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