Thursday, June 29, 2006

John Cage

This site features the autobiography of modern American composer John Cage (1912-1992), covering his early life, his collaboration with other musicians, dancers and choreographers, including Merce Cunningham. He briefly recalls his time at Black Mountain College, the influence of Zen Buddhism on his work, and some of his other interests (printmaking and mycology). The site also features links to other websites about Cage.
www.newalbion.com/artists/cagej/

[link via Librarians' Internet Index]