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We join one of America's most daring and pioneering artists, Laurie Anderson, as she puts the finishing touches to her new album Amelia at Miraval Studios in southern France.

This is Laurie's first record in six years, and she tells the story of renowned female aviator Amelia Earhart鈥檚 tragic last flight in 1937. Earhart鈥檚 plane disappeared without trace over the Pacific as she attempted to circumnavigate the globe. The fate of Amelia and her navigator Fred Noonan became one of the most enduring mysteries of the last century.

This 22-track album has been almost 25 years in the making, and Laurie has come to Miraval Studios in southern France to work with Emmy-winning sound engineer Damien Quintard. We take a front-row seat as they collaborate on a complex mix, which includes the Filharmonie Brno orchestra, a string trio and other solo musicians including Laurie on electric viola, vocals by Laurie herself and avant-garde singer Anohni.

Miraval was a famous recording studio in the '70s, '80s and '90s where rock bands like Pink Floyd, AC/DC, The Cure and Muse all came to record their albums. Damien was head-hunted by owner Brad Pitt to take the helm ahead of the studios reopening in 2022.

Producer: Victoria Ferran
A Just Radio production for 麻豆社 World Service

Image: Laurie Anderson (Credit: Ebru Yildiz)