David Sylvian to give a rare interview on BBC Radio 6 Music

Musician David Sylvian will speak about his music and visual art on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 6 Music show.

One of the world’s most enigmatic musicians, David rarely does interviews, so this will be something special for his fans.

David was frontman and songwriter for the band Japan, who were a major influence in the early 1980s New Romantic scene. When the band eventually split up, he embarked on a solo career.

On 6 Music, Mary Anne will celebrate his incredible body of work in a special “Spirit of Sylvian” show featuring artists who’ve influenced him, contemporary musicians he’s inspired, his own collaborations and solo work, and music she’d like to play to David.

He shares thoughts and ideas in a specially recorded Audio Diary for the show, which will be his first public dialogue for around fifteen years.

You’ll be able to hear David Sylvian with Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC Radio 6 Music on Thursday 27 October, 10.30am – 1pm.