Harry Partch
Harry Partch was born on June 24, 1901, in Oakland, California, to missionary parents. Partch moved from place to place in his early life so he became accustomed to the musical styles in many different cultures such as the Asian and Indian musical styles. Growing up in a musical family, Partch began to play the organ and the piano at an early age. In fact, he was so skilled that he was able play for silent films. Harry Partch’s exposure to silent films at a young age is a credible…
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