Night Flight - Short Cuts: "Laurie Anderson"
2025 : 15 minutes
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"Laurie Anderson has brought the avant-garde into pop music's mainstream," says Pat Prescott, "and Anderson's instrument is her body." In this Night Flight Short Cut, we explore the work of the sculptor, violinist, and multimedia artist through iconic songs like "O Superman" and "Sharkey's Day." Plus, hear directly from Anderson herself in our 1980s interview from the Night Flight studios.
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