What does the cryptic crossword clue "A French experimental composer’s release (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="the article “a” in French") + CAGE (synonym="John, an experimental/avant-garde American composer") = UNCAGE The answer is UNCAGE.

A French experimental composer’s release (6)

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