early electronic
what it is
"Early electronic" refers to the first era of electronic music from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s.
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questions
What is early electronic?
"Early electronic" refers to the first era of electronic music from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s.
What are good early electronic albums to start with?
Try Electronic Music by Iannis Xenakis, Early Gurus Of Electronics by Clara Rockmore, The Expanding Universe by Laurie Spiegel, and Soothing Sounds for Baby: Vol. 1 by Raymond Scott.
Who are some women making early electronic?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/early-electronic/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making early electronic, from mainstream to underground.
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