Glenn Branca
1948–

Introduction

Glenn Branca (October 6, 1948 – May 13, 2018) was an American avant-garde composer, guitarist, and luthier. Known for his use of volume, alternative guitar tunings, repetition, droning, and the harmonic series, he was a driving force behind the genres of no wave, totalism and noise rock. Branca received a 2009 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists Award.

Wikidata identifier

Q433661

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Introduction

Composer active in New York City, known for his compositions for multiple electric guitars, and unusual tuning systems.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, composer, musician, photographer

ULAN identifier

500335378

Names

Glenn Branca

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