51 - LIVE - Cosey Fanni Tutti & John Doran on Re-Sisters, Delia Derbyshire & Margery Kempe

Join us for a live episode of Music Maps recorded at the legendary Walthamstow Trades Hall with John Doran in conversation with artist, writer and musician Cosey Fanni Tutti about her life, her new book 'Re-Sisters', and her connections to influential figures like Delia Derbyshire and Margery Kempe.The discussion features the impact of the Radiophonic Workshop, the historical significance of Margery Kempe's life and work, the intersections of music, art, and personal experience, providing insights into the creative processes of these remarkable women.It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmapsIt is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it. You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Music Maps and Cozy04:57 Cozy's Journey and Artistic Evolution10:05 Exploring the Book: Resisters15:04 Delia Derbyshire and the Radiophonic Workshop20:02 Marjorie Kemp: A Historical Perspective24:49 The Intersection of Music and Personal Experience25:55 The Power of Otherness in Creativity30:37 Navigating the Fringe: A Personal Journey32:30 Historical Context: Misogyny and Artistic Expression34:33 Reflections on Autobiography and Legacy36:00 The Evolution of Women in Music40:28 Childhood Sounds and Their Influence43:10 Art, Magic, and Intuition in Creativity46:15 The Impact of Electronic Music Today49:09 Researching Lives: Writing About Others51:21 Balancing Parenthood and CreativityInstagram: @rocknrollbookclube17Blue Sky: @musicmaps.bsky.socialX: @simonmusicmapsFacebook: E17rockbookclubEdited, mixed & spruced up by Rob Donnelly-Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.