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Trance and Ritual Music: by Annea Lockwood, Program 7

“Jaw’s harps, flutes, are the universal and ancient instruments, or, no, the body is the universal instrument; our original instrument. It’s a strange experience to sit entirely still in an empty silent room. You gradually become aware that the sounds within your body are deafening, a cataract of throbbing, humming, continuous sound. The most insistent and the most protected is your heart. It begins with the heart.” [ Human heart beat -- Afghan Battle rhythm on drums -- Indian tantric drum rhythm -- Indian friction drum -- French West African Chieftain’s drums -- Baluchistan dance song -- Mala…