Steve Reich (born October 3, 1936, New York City) is a seminal American composer widely acknowledged as one of the leading figures of Minimalism in music. His compositional style is characterized by the use of repetitive figures, slow harmonic rhythm, and intricate canons, often exploring phase shifting and gradual music processes that are perceptible to listeners. Reich studied philosophy at Cornell University before pursuing music composition at the Juilliard School and earning a master's from Mills College Read more on Last.fm