<p>Figures like Wendy Carlos not only defined the genre but were also instrumental in developing the modern synthesizer. Meanwhile, SOPHIE redefined the boundaries of pop and experimental music. And then there are the musicians and sound artists working today. <em>All Trans+. </em></p><br><p>Learning about how they came to their craft, exploring where they have blurred the lines between music and other mediums as well as asking why transgender musicians and artists are drawn to these genres in particular, this episode (the final of season five) explores Trans+ History Week's theme: We are more than Trans+, w<em>ith guests:</em></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Cai Gwilym Pritchard (they/them) – </strong>Sound Designer, Noise Artist and Writer</li><li><strong>Chi B Williams (she/her) – </strong>Sound Artist, Writer</li><li><strong>Zoe Blade (she/her) – </strong>Musician, Writer and Programmer</li><li><strong>Roshanak Kheshti (she/her) – </strong>Writer and Academic – University of Berkeley&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Read more stories from Trans+ History Week:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/</a></li></ul><p>Here is the article we recommended:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/raves-reflect-my-transness-back-at-me-theyre-joy-as-a-form-of-rebellion/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/raves-reflect-my-transness-back-at-me-theyre-joy-as-a-form-of-rebellion/ </a></li></ul><p>Watch the Transcending Words poetry night:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmbn900ekPM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmbn900ekPM </a></li></ul><p>Plus, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to understand the LGBTQIA+ news every Saturday:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/</a></li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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I'm so grateful to this trans woman for pioneering electronic music

JUL 22, 202431 MIN
QueerAF | Inspiring LGBTQIA+ stories told by emerging queer creatives

I'm so grateful to this trans woman for pioneering electronic music

JUL 22, 202431 MIN

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<p>Figures like Wendy Carlos not only defined the genre but were also instrumental in developing the modern synthesizer. Meanwhile, SOPHIE redefined the boundaries of pop and experimental music. And then there are the musicians and sound artists working today. <em>All Trans+. </em></p><br><p>Learning about how they came to their craft, exploring where they have blurred the lines between music and other mediums as well as asking why transgender musicians and artists are drawn to these genres in particular, this episode (the final of season five) explores Trans+ History Week's theme: We are more than Trans+, w<em>ith guests:</em></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Cai Gwilym Pritchard (they/them) – </strong>Sound Designer, Noise Artist and Writer</li><li><strong>Chi B Williams (she/her) – </strong>Sound Artist, Writer</li><li><strong>Zoe Blade (she/her) – </strong>Musician, Writer and Programmer</li><li><strong>Roshanak Kheshti (she/her) – </strong>Writer and Academic – University of Berkeley&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Read more stories from Trans+ History Week:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/</a></li></ul><p>Here is the article we recommended:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/raves-reflect-my-transness-back-at-me-theyre-joy-as-a-form-of-rebellion/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/raves-reflect-my-transness-back-at-me-theyre-joy-as-a-form-of-rebellion/ </a></li></ul><p>Watch the Transcending Words poetry night:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmbn900ekPM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmbn900ekPM </a></li></ul><p>Plus, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to understand the LGBTQIA+ news every Saturday:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/</a></li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>