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Meredith Monk

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Meredith Monk · Arts & Literature

What

Composer, choreographer and filmmaker ('Book of Days')

When

1942, Lima, Peru

Where

United States

Biography

Meredith Monk is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Composer, choreographer and filmmaker ('Book of Days')

How & why

Meredith Monk is an American composer, singer, choreographer and filmmaker who pioneered 'extended vocal technique' and interdisciplinary performance, blending music, dance, theatre and film in works such as 'Book of Days'. A central figure of American experimental art since the 1960s, she received a National Medal of Arts. She is of Jewish heritage on her mother's side, descended from cantors and musicians.

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Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)

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Composer, choreographer and filmmaker ('Book of Days')

1942

Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)