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Joan La Barbara
voc, *1947 US, Philadelphia
Singer / Composer of Classical and Electronic
Joan La Barbara (born June 8, 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) is an American vocalist and composer known for her explorations of non-conventional or “extended” vocal techniques. Her career as a composer, performer and sound artist has been devoted to exploring the human voice as a multi-faceted instrument, going far beyond its traditional boundaries, creating works for voices, instruments and interactive technology. La Barbara was a member of The Philip Glass Ensemble from 1971 to 1976. She is married to composer Morton Subotnick with whom she collaborates.
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Drumming: Part IV - Snippet on Minimalism for the Mind by Philip Glass, Michael Nyman & Steve Reich Music For Mallet Instruments, Voices And Organ on Reich: Variations; Music for Mallet Instruments; 6 Pianos by Steve Reich, San Francisco Symphony & Edo de Waart The Perilous Night 5 on John Cage:The Perilous Night; Four Walls by John Cage, Margaret Leng Tan & Joan La Barbara Drumming: Part II on Reich: Drumming by Steve Reich Four Walls Act 1 Scene IV; Dance on John Cage:The Perilous Night; Four Walls by John Cage, Margaret Leng Tan & Joan La Barbara Four Walls Act 1 Scene VI on John Cage:The Perilous Night; Four Walls by John Cage, Margaret Leng Tan & Joan La Barbara The Perilous Night 3 on John Cage:The Perilous Night; Four Walls by John Cage, Margaret Leng Tan & Joan La Barbara Four Walls Act 1 Scene V on John Cage:The Perilous Night; Four Walls by John Cage, Margaret Leng Tan & Joan La Barbara Drumming: Part IV on Reich: Drumming by Steve Reich Four Walls Act 1 Scene III; Dance on John Cage:The Perilous Night; Four Walls by John Cage, Margaret Leng Tan & Joan La BarbaraTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Early Immersive Music Of Joan La Barbara | Joan La Barbara | 2017 | Album |
| Why Black? Why Red? Joan La Barbara sings Rolf Julius | Rolf Julius, Joan La Barbara | 2013 | Single |
| Shamansong | Joan La Barbara | 1998 | Album |
| John Cage At Summerstage | John Cage With Joan La Barbara, William Winant & Leonard Stein | 1995 | Album |
| 73 Poems | Joan La Barbara / Kenneth Goldsmith | 1994 | Album |
| Sound Paintings | Joan La Barbara | 1991 | Album |
| The Perilous Night / Four Walls | John Cage - Margaret Leng Tan, Joan La Barbara | 1991 | Album |
| Singing Through | John Cage - Joan La Barbara | 1990 | Album |
| Three Voices (For Joan La Barbara) | Morton Feldman - Joan La Barbara | 1989 | Album |
| Summer 1987 | Joan La Barbara, Morton Subotnick | 1987 | Album |
| The Art Of Joan La Barbara | Joan La Barbara | 1985 | Album |
| As Lightning Comes, In Flashes | Joan La Barbara | 1983 | Album |
| Prepared Piano: The First Four Decades | Richard Bunger, Delores Stevens, John Heitmann, Joan La Barbara | 1983 | Album |
| Reluctant Gypsy | Joan La Barbara | 1980 | Album |
| Tapesongs | Joan La Barbara | 1977 | Album |
| Voice Is The Original Instrument | Joan La Barbara | 1976 | Album |
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