Composer, multi-instrumentalist, and "professional student of music" Anthony Braxton (b. 1945) has been praised as "one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of the past 50 years" (Tri-Centric Foundation). In this conversation with Senior Archivist Stephanie Akau, Braxton discusses his musical influences, prolific output, as well as the philosophies that underpin his unique approach to performance and composition.
For transcript and more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-11684
