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'Sisters With Transistors': Pioneers Of Electronic Music

Maryanne Amacher, an artist and composer, is one of the women featured in the new documentary Sisters with Transistors. Peggy Weil/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Deceptive Cadence

'Sisters With Transistors': Pioneers Of Electronic Music

February 9, 2021 • The new documentary tells the story of the roles women played — and continue to play — in the creation and development of electronic music, from theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore to today.

'Sisters With Transistors': Pioneers Of Electronic Music

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Guest DJ: Yusuf/Cat Stevens

November 25, 2014 • Yusuf/Cat Stevens joins All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton to share songs that shaped his career and discuss his new album, Tell 'Em I'm Gone.

Guest DJ: Yusuf/Cat Stevens

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Bach In Translation: From Jazz Vocals To Electronic Blips

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Bach In Translation: From Jazz Vocals To Electronic Blips

August 17, 2010 • From jazzy a cappella to accordion, artists are reinventing Bach's music in creative new ways. Critic Tom Manoff spotlights some of his favorites.

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