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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