When Music Speaks
By Laura McPherson
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Description
Talking drums? Xylophone praises? Flutes that seduce? All around the world, cultures have found ways to communicate using notes and rhythms of music, in what have been called "musical surrogate languages". This podcast explores these incredible traditions and what they can teach us about language, music, and the richness of human culture.
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Nigeria's musical surrogates, with Dr. Samuel Akinbo
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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The Igbo oja past and future, with Gerald Eze
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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Around the world in five traditions
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Welcome and introduction
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Jun 27, 2022 |