Sisters with Transistors (2021)

09/01/2021 (GB) • 1h 26m

Documentary, History, Music

Electronic music's unsung heroines

Overview

Think of early electronic music and you’ll likely see men pushing buttons, knobs, and boundaries. While electronic music is often perceived as a boys' club, the truth is that from the very beginning women have been integral in inventing the devices, techniques and tropes that would define the shape of sound for years to come.

Top Billed Cast

Laurie Anderson

Narrator (voice)

Delia Derbyshire

Self (archive footage)

Bebe Barron

Self (archive footage)

Pauline Oliveros

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

music history

pioneer women

electronic music

experimental music

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