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Richard Greenan of Kit Records reflects on the career of the South Africa born, London-based composer and sound artist Mira Calix, who tragically passed away last week. The following hour traverses Calix's restlessly innovative soundscape - from the harsh breaks and unearthly prettiness of her Warp output, through field recordings of sound installations, theatre commissioned choral work, interviews and live performances.
Richard Greenan of Kit Records reflects on the career of the South Africa born, London-based composer and sound artist Mira Calix, who tragically passed away last week. The following hour traverses Calix's restlessly innovative soundscape - from the harsh breaks and unearthly prettiness of her Warp output, through field recordings of sound installations, theatre commissioned choral work, interviews and live performances.