Collected Writings of Robert Paredes

One of the mavericks of late 20th century American music, Robert Paredes was a composer, performer, essayist, visual artist and teacher who, through his pioneering experimental work, sought to investigate the essence of music, its meaning and its role in society. Paredes left behind a rich and fascinating legacy of artistic work, ranging from electronic music and text compositions to visual art and recordings of free improvisation, jazz and klezmer music. This book presents the bulk of Paredes’ most significant writings in one volume, including his previously published longer essays and text compositions, as well as his poetry.