The Roulette Tapes - Sussan Deyhim: Ritual Futurism

Brooklyn Free Speech Radio · Jul 6, 2023 · 28m

Sussan Deyhim: Ritual Futurism

The Iranian American composer, vocalist, performance artist, and activist in a conversation illustrated with a 1986

formative performance at Roulette with longtime partner, multi-instrumentalist Richard Horowitz. Deyhim's journey from

an early passion for Persian dance and music to a globally recognized concert performer and associations with artists

from Arto Lindsay and Shirin Neshat to Ornette Coleman and U2 is a remarkable story. The work--including recordings,

film scores, installations, opera, performance art, and collaborations--is faithful to her…