Explore strange and unusual instruments from around the world and discover how they create their amazing sounds. From glass and metal to wood, each instrument has a unique story and sound.

Music has a funny way of surprising us. Sometimes it's not the guitar solo or the vocal runs that stick with you. You know the ones. The tracks where you pause and think, what is that? That little ...

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One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Listen 4:02 Last week, host Andrea ...

On this week's Rhythm Planet we check out the hang, the UFO Swiss take on the steel drum.