Anne Clark (poet)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anne Charlotte Clark |
| Born | 14 May 1960 |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | New wave, dark wave, electronic, avant-garde |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, singer, songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Website | anneclarkofficial |
Anne Charlotte Clark (born 14 May 1960) is an English poet, singer and songwriter. Her first album, The Sitting Room, was released in 1982, and she has released over a dozen albums since then.
Her poetry work with experimental musicians occupies a region bounded roughly by electronic, dance (techno applies on occasion) and possibly avant-garde genres, with varying hard as well as romantic and orchestral styles.
Clark is mainly a spoken word artist. Many of her lyrics deal critically with the imperfections of humanity, everyday life, and politics. Especially in her early works she created a gloomy, melancholy atmosphere bordering on weltschmerz. She has been considered one of the pioneers in the spoken-word music genre, as well as being acclaimed for her synth-pop and new wave music, especially across Europe.