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Is This Even Music? John Cage, Schoenberg and Outsider Artis

Preview: Episode 6 | 9m 26s

What is music? From John Cage to Legendary Stardust Cowboy, avant-garde artists have forever been pushing on the edges of what is considered music. Composers like Arnold Schoenberg, Harry Partch and outsider musicians like The Shaggs are constantly changing music.

Aired: 04/17/19

Rating: NR

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