Ghédalia Tazartès

French Avant-Garde Vocalist and Composer

Ghédalia Tazartès was a French musician and composer known for his eclectic and unorthodox approach to music. Born in Paris in 1947 to Jewish immigrants from Spain and Greece, Tazartès developed a unique style that blended elements of musique concrète, electro-acoustic music, folk melodies, and various ethnic influences. His work often defied easy categorization, as he would incorporate a wide range of vocal techniques, from chants to animal sounds, into his compositions. Tazartès' music was characterized by its experimental nature and the use of tape loops and collages to create rich sonic textures.