Requiem for Larry Massett

About this episode

This episode is a tribute to pioneering radio artist Larry Massett, featuring remembrances and excerpts from his iconic works.

Pioneering radio artist Larry Massett, a producer's producer, who led listeners into unexpected worlds and influenced so many in public radio and beyond, died last year at the age of 80. The Kitchen Sisters were fortunate to work with Larry on our NPR series Lost & Found Sound and Soundprint. He was a friend and colleague. We learned of Larry's passing last spring on Transom.org, the premier site for producers to come together, share their work, and access the latest tools and advice. It was there that we found a “Requiem for Larry Massett” created by Barrett Golding of Hearing Voices . We asked Barrett if he’d help produce an audio piece and bring it to air. He said yes. Transom said yes. And all of the producers who offered their memories said yes. And so, yes! The Kitchen Sisters Present: “A Requiem for Larry Massett” — produced in collaboration with Barrett Golding and Transom.org. Featuring excerpts from some of Larry Massett's iconic radio works including: Listen Up: Piano Down the Stairs, A Trip to the Dentist, Helium Filled Astronaut, Death in Venice, The Road, Solidod, Apache Elder and more. With remembrances from Larry's friends and colleagues: Jay Allison, Art…

People in this episode

Host: The Kitchen Sisters

Guest: Barrett Golding

Topics covered

• radio art
• memorial
• public radio
• audio production
• influence
• storytelling

Keywords

• Larry Massett
• radio artist
• memorial
• public radio
• audio production
• transom
• Hearing Voices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Transom.org, Hearing Voices, NPR, Soundprint, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, National Endowment for the Arts

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