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Electrified by the lessons he learned from the Kirana gharana vocal tradition, Hassell developed his “fourth world” concept: a powerfully abstract synthesis of modern electronics and traditional musical modes. He first explored the concept in his groundbreaking 1977 solo debut, “Vernal Equinox,” but his most indelible recording in that vein is “Fourth World, Vol. 1: Possible Musics,” a 1980 collaboration with
Any number of Hassell’s albums are now considered compulsory listening for music fans looking to expand their awareness of music’s possibilities. (We recommend “Dream Theory in Malaya: Fourth World Volume Two.”) He released his final album, “Seeing Through Sound,” in 2020.
First published on Sun 27 Jun 2021 03.55 EDT
Jon Hassell, the influential American avant garde composer who invented the global-minded “fourth world” musical aesthetic, has died aged 84. In a statement, his family said the “iconic trumpet player, author and composer” died in the early hours of 26 June, after just over a year of health complications.
In spring 2020, Hassell broke his leg in a fall at his recording studio and spent four months recuperating in hospital, in isolation owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hassell “cherished life and leaving this world was a struggle as there was much more he wished to share in music, philosophy, and writing”, said his family. “It was his great joy to be able to compose and produce music until the end.”
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Erfan Salim cleared in narcotics case
Police say they did not find any evidence against him
Erfan Selim was arrested after a case was filed against him on charge of attacking Lt Wasif Ahmed Khan of Bangladesh Navy in Dhanmondi area of Dhaka last year. Star file photo Star Digital Report Star Digital Report
A Dhaka court today cleared Mohammad Erfan Salim, son of Awami League leader and lawmaker Haji Mohammad Salim, in a narcotics case as police did not find any evidence to prove the charges against him and prosecution did not seek further investigation.
Metropolitan Magistrate Md Shahinur Rahman passed the order after a short hearing on the probe report that cleared Erfan, a suspended ward councillor.