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Singing Off Grid
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Singing Off Grid

Singing Off Grid

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by Kathy Kennedy (Author), Victoria Stanton (Contributor), Catherine Russell (Contributor), Nicola Oddy (Contributor), Martín Rodríguez (Contributor)

This book takes a retrospective look at the work of Kathy Kennedy, who for more than three decades has offered a unique approach to sound art. Her creations draw on classical music as well as the visual arts. Essentially, Kennedy's creations embody alternative ways of embracing the practice of singing. Over the years, the artist has studied, explored, and pushed the boundaries of vocal art, creating works centered on song as a means of self-discovery and transformation, as well as a social tool that can contribute to community building. Rejecting the traditional stance of the singer, Kennedy's compositions are based on inclusivity, the exploration of personal identity in public space, and environmental awareness. Since hearing is a major theme in this book, there are numerous links to audiovisual documents that document the works mentioned. In addition, three scholars have written about key pieces from the artist's repertoire. Many people claim to have been influenced by the events surrounding Kenney's work, both in their own creative journey and in their relationships with the community, and this book tells the story of a creative adventure whose seeds were sown in the hope of seeing others born.

About the Author

KATHY KENNEDY is a sound artist trained in visual arts and classical voice. Her artistic practice typically involves voice and questions of interfacing with technology, often using telephony or radio transmission. Her work engages with public space and physical space through the voice. She is also involved in community art and is a founder of the feminist digital media center Studio XX (now Ada-X), as well as the innovative women's choral group, Chœur Maha. Her large-scale sound installations/performances for numerous singers and radio stations, called "sound choreographies," as well as the HMMM series, have been presented internationally. Ms. Kennedy currently teaches music at Concordia University in Montreal. Largely influenced by composer Pauline Oliveros' practice of deep listening, she is a certified instructor. She frequently gives lectures and workshops on listening techniques, acoustic ecology, and vocal improvisation, and brings people together to sing in old and new ways.
ISBN: 978-2923612980

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