How Music Works

David Byrne is a Scottish-born Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of Talking Heads. He has been the recipient of many awards, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe. The author of Bicycle Diaries and The New Sins, Byrne lives in New York City.

David Byrne, co-founder of the musical group Talking Heads, has also released several solo albums in addition to collaborating with such noted artists as Twyla Tharp, Robert Wilson, and Brian Eno. His art includes photography and installation works and has been published in five books, including Bicycle Diaries (2009) and How Music Works (2012). His score for 1988's The Last Emperor received Academy, Golden Globe, and Grammy award wins alongside his co-composers. His 2019 Broadway production, American Utopia received a Special Tony Award while his 2013 immersive musical Here Lies Love received four Tony Award nominations including Best Original Score. @DBtodomundo | @davidbyrneofficial