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Arthur Russell - A Little Lost



Arthur Russell was a humble, yet fearless pilgrim in the world of sound. Classically trained on the cello, Russell lodged himself in the music scene of 1970s New York. He saw no borders between musical genres, and he floated between reverb doused cello song/prayers to cowbell, shaker disco tracks. He tragically died of aids in 1992. His music is still being discovered by new listeners. Russell worked compulsively and his songs were always in a state of flux. His music is a constant reminder of the wonder and invention to be discovered in sound.

A new documentary on Russell is now complete and currently screening in Berlin. Be sure to view the trailer -
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

And a wonderful New Yorker Article on Russell