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<h3 align="center">'''GREEK PHILOSOPHERS AND THEIR LGBTQ SCHOLARS'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''Electronic and Synthetic Music Performers Who Identify as LGBTQ'''</h3>
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<p>Greek philosophers laid much of the early foundations of Western philosophy and scienceTheir process of debate in politics and law remain a means of instruction and process today.  The goal in such is to establish an ethical based system of living and governance based on human reason rather than doctrine or belief.</p>
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<p>Electronic and synthetic music is that which is entirely played by electronic instruments or some other forms of digital sound producer, often employing computers, sound synthesizers and thereminsAs such, it is a relatively new genre of music in historical terms since the ability to play it has only come about with the advancement of the technology itself.  The synthesizer, for example, was invented in 1959.  Nevertheless, as a genre of music it has grown tremendously over the past four decades, in terms of the number of musicians composing and playing it, the community of adherents, and in terms of general awareness and popularity.</p>
  
<p>These same Greek philosophers dealt extensively and explicitly with the notion and presence of same-sex loveAs a result, more modern views on homosexuality have led to the development of expressions such as ‘Greek Principles’, whereby such love results in obtaining moral wisdom and strengthAncient writings also, however, distinguish between physical love and spiritual love, where the beauty of the soul is placed above the beauty of the body.</p>
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<p>This type of music has a particularly queer aspect to itIts popular origins can be said to have risen with the rise of disco music in the 1970s, which emerged out of queer nightlife and is closely associated with the LGBTQ communityThis in turn led to the popularity of house music, driven early on by the communities of colour in the United States (the term 'house' is derived from The Warehouse, the gay/black/latino club located in Chicago) and led by 'the godfather of house music' Grammy-winning gay [[Frankie Knuckles]].  This led to the surge in the Electronic Dance Music (EDM), at the turn to the new millenium.</p>
  
<p>Greek celebration of male love has endured in its contribution to liberal behaviour and governmentToday’s LGBTQ rights movements rely specifically on the tents of Greek philosophy, as do all movements for individual and equal rights.  In addition, the poetry of [[Sappho]] is some of the earliest known romantic writings and began the notion that poetry could be the means of both conveying and manipulating emotional love – it remains a foundation of romantic writing today.</p>
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<p>Today, this is evolving into an even newer generation of music that has definite queer, and feminine, aspects to it that blur traditional gender linesListen, for example, to the music of Baths (the stage name of gay [[Will Wiesenfeld]]) and you can hear the lyrical feminine tone to his music.  What is impressive is the large number of transgender musicians who are popular and successful in this genre today, such as [[Rae Spoon]], [[Wendy Carlos]], [[Sidney Chase]], [[Gavin Russom]], and [[Terre Thaemlitz]].</p>
  
<p>Lack of documentation often prohibits any concrete notion of homosexual behavior amongst these Greek philosophersHowever, they each support it in their writings and their is confirmation of their same-sex relationships.  The listed notable contemporary scholars of the Greek philosophers are, or were, acknowledged homosexuals. To see the list and read their fascinating biographies [[Greek Philosophers and Their LGBTQ Scholars|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
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<p>The majority of musicians who have excelled in electronic and synthetic music combine this with traditional forms of instrumentsNotable in this mixing is [[Sidney Chase]], a recipient of a Grammy Award in her contributions to scoring popular movies such as 'The Shining' or the Disney film 'Tron'.</p>
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<p>We have identified a large community of LGBTQ electronic and synthetic music performers.  They hail from Canada, Great Britain, Haiti, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. To read more, see the list and access their fascinating biographies '''[[Electronic and Synthetic Music Performers Who Identify as LGBTQ|CLICK HERE]]'''</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
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The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community.  Its database lists over 13,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business  leaders, academics, activists, and more.  The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.
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The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community.  Its database lists over 15,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, or gender fluid (LGBTQ) and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business  leaders, academics, activists, and more.  The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.
  
 
The mission is to '''inspire, educate, and motivate''' all generations of LGBTQ individuals and others through a collective knowledge of this international community.
 
The mission is to '''inspire, educate, and motivate''' all generations of LGBTQ individuals and others through a collective knowledge of this international community.
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DID YOU KNOW?

Electronic and Synthetic Music Performers Who Identify as LGBTQ

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Electronic and synthetic music is that which is entirely played by electronic instruments or some other forms of digital sound producer, often employing computers, sound synthesizers and theremins. As such, it is a relatively new genre of music in historical terms since the ability to play it has only come about with the advancement of the technology itself. The synthesizer, for example, was invented in 1959. Nevertheless, as a genre of music it has grown tremendously over the past four decades, in terms of the number of musicians composing and playing it, the community of adherents, and in terms of general awareness and popularity.

This type of music has a particularly queer aspect to it. Its popular origins can be said to have risen with the rise of disco music in the 1970s, which emerged out of queer nightlife and is closely associated with the LGBTQ community. This in turn led to the popularity of house music, driven early on by the communities of colour in the United States (the term 'house' is derived from The Warehouse, the gay/black/latino club located in Chicago) and led by 'the godfather of house music' Grammy-winning gay Frankie Knuckles. This led to the surge in the Electronic Dance Music (EDM), at the turn to the new millenium.

Today, this is evolving into an even newer generation of music that has definite queer, and feminine, aspects to it that blur traditional gender lines. Listen, for example, to the music of Baths (the stage name of gay Will Wiesenfeld) and you can hear the lyrical feminine tone to his music. What is impressive is the large number of transgender musicians who are popular and successful in this genre today, such as Rae Spoon, Wendy Carlos, Sidney Chase, Gavin Russom, and Terre Thaemlitz.

The majority of musicians who have excelled in electronic and synthetic music combine this with traditional forms of instruments. Notable in this mixing is Sidney Chase, a recipient of a Grammy Award in her contributions to scoring popular movies such as 'The Shining' or the Disney film 'Tron'.

We have identified a large community of LGBTQ electronic and synthetic music performers. They hail from Canada, Great Britain, Haiti, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. To read more, see the list and access their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 15,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, or gender fluid (LGBTQ) and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.

The mission is to inspire, educate, and motivate all generations of LGBTQ individuals and others through a collective knowledge of this international community.


Managing Editors: Mark S. Bonham, Connie Bonello, Gordon Dunbar

Search for a Biography

To search for an individual from the database of over 15,000 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.

Alternatively, you can view and scroll through the entire list of biographies by viewing the All Biographies section.

To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.

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Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World (Mark S. Bonham, 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way. Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.

Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers (Mark S. Bonham, 2014) reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ community. Presented in a convenient notebook format. 114 pages.

Order for yourself, and the books also make an ideal gift for friends and family while supporting the development of QueerBio.Com

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