Laurie Anderson is a venerable figure in the avant-garde art and music scene, renowned for her multi-disciplinary and experimental approach to her creations. Born on June 5, 1947, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, she has forged a career that defies easy categorization, blending performance art, electronic music, and innovative use of technology to explore the intersections of humanity, storytelling, and sound. Anderson leapt onto the international stage with her unexpected 1981 hit "O Superman," which set the stage for a career that would continuously challenge and redefine the boundaries of art and music.

Her expansive body of work began in the 1970s, flourishing with ambitious projects like her eight-hour piece, "United States I-IV" (1983), and her groundbreaking album, "Big Science" (1982), which contained "O Superman." Over the years, Anderson has collaborated with a myriad of artists, including her late husband Lou Reed, and has composed music for films, performances, and installations. Noteworthy projects like "Heart of a Dog" (2015), a film that reflects on love, death, and language, and "Landfall" (2018), a Grammy-winning album with the Kronos Quartet, underscore her artistic versatility. Continuously investing her work with a deep intellectual and poetic charm, Laurie Anderson remains a profound influence in the world of experimental art and music, skillfully marrying sophisticated electronic textures with poignant narratives and cutting-edge visuals.

Genres

Art Pop

Art Rock

Experimental

Experimental Pop

Experimental Vocal

Laboratorio

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Latest Release

Amelia

Laurie Anderson

Album - 22 Tracks - Released August 30, 2024