Career of Delia Derbyshire, an under-appreciated electronic music pioneer, recognised by hometown university
The under-appreciated electronic music pioneer behind the Doctor Who theme is to be honoured posthumously with a doctorate from her hometown university as the programme gears up for the debut of its first female lead.
Largely ignored in life and barred from working in studios because she was a woman, Delia Derbyshire, will be awarded an honorary PhD from Coventry University on Monday.
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Continue reading...by Helen Pidd North of England editor via Electronic music | The Guardian
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