Jack Body | |
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 Body in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Stanley Body |
| Born | 7 October 1944 Te Aroha, New Zealand |
| Died | (aged 70) Wellington, New Zealand |
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| Labels | Atoll Records |
| Website | www |
John Stanley Body ONZM (7 October 1944 – 10 May 2015)[1] was a New Zealand composer, ethnomusicologist, photographer, teacher, and arts producer. As a composer, his work comprised concert music, music theatre, electronic music, music for film and dance, and audio-visual gallery installations.[2] A deep and long-standing interest in the music of non-Western cultures – particularly South-East Asian – influenced much of his composing work, particularly his technique of transcribing field recordings. As an organiser of musical events and projects, Body had a significant impact on the promotion of Asian music in New Zealand, as well as the promotion of New Zealand music within the country and abroad.[2]
In 2015 he was named a New Zealand Arts Icon, the highest award given by the New Zealand Arts Foundation and the first composer to be so honoured.[3] In November 2020, Body's status as an Arts Icon was suspended by the Arts Foundation following allegations that Body had sexually abused male students at Victoria University.[4] In January 2022, following a formal apology by the university to these students, the Arts Foundation confirmed that his award was no longer recognised by the organisation.[5]
- ^ "Brilliant composer Jack Body drew on diverse influences". Stuff (company). Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ^ a b "NZ composer – Jack Body". SOUNZ. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ^ "The Arts Foundation : Jack Body – Biography". Thearts.co.nz. Archived from the original on 4 May 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
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