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Minimalist Composer Julius Eastman, Dead for 26 Years, Crashes the Canon

Minimalism has been dominated by straight white men â€” Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass â€” but Eastman, a gay black man, is a vital addition to their company, even if his take on the style was perhaps ahead of its time.

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18:56 on October 28 2016

Minimalist Composer Julius Eastman, Dead for 26 Years, Crashes the Canon

New York Times — Minimalism has been dominated by straight white men â€” Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass â€” but Eastman, a gay black man, is a vital addition to their co... more info