A new compilation is set to celebrate the legacy of legendary BBC Radiophonic Workshop co-founder Daphne Oram.
Spanning 10 tracks, vari/ations – Ode To Oram sees a number of contemporary artists contribute tracks made using sound samples taken from over 280 of Oram’s archival audio tapes – some of which have never been heard before.
Among those who feature on the release are Cosey Fanni Tutti, TAAHLIAH, Marta Salogni, Deena Abdelwahed and Arushi Jain. The compilation is a partnership release between the label Nonclassical, the Oram Awards and Oram Trust.
“It’s been such a privilege to work with Daphne’s sounds,” Fanni Tutti said in a statement. “She’s been an inspiration for so many years. I’m proud to be a part of this project that marks her centenary and in acknowledgement of her influence, remarkable experimental vision and unique approach to the concept of sound, which has been key to the development of electronic music.”
Listen to Fanni Tutti’s contribution to the compilation, ‘Tributum’, below.
Oram passed away in 2003. vari/ations – Ode To Oram marks 100 years since she was born.
Nonclassical will release vari/ations – Ode To Oram on November 14, 2025.
