This episode explores how traditional Asian instruments have been incorporated into contemporary American music scenes. We examine the groundbreaking work of artists like Jin Hi Kim, who revolutionized the electric komungo, and Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble's fusion of Eastern and Western classical traditions. The episode delves into specific techniques used to adapt ancient instruments for modern compositions, including detailed analysis of how Vietnamese dan bau and Japanese koto have found new voices in jazz and electronic music.

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