Dissidentova (Various Artists)

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The Dissidentova audio collection is another edition of feminist language exploration by the artist, music producer and poet Antye Greie-Ripatti, aka AGF. This time her work focuses on poetry, sound art, and the her-story in Russia from the mid-18th century to the present day. AGF chooses 15 iconic figures in Russian culture and creates fragmented tributes, placing them in chronological order. She invited Russian musicians and sound artists to collaborate with her as a reflection of the musical landscape of Russia today. Features the work of Ekaterina Urusova, Anna Bunina, Zinaida Gippius, Elena Guro, Emma Goldman, Alexandra Kollontai, Anna Akhmatova, Marina Tsvetaeva, Nadezhda Mandelstam, Olga Berggoltz, Elena Shvartz, Unknown Russian Austronaut, Anna Politkovskaya, Anna Gorenko (Carp), Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, and Galina Rymbu. Features Gubaidulina and an old Russian oven door. Includes booklet with liner notes.