Welcome back to Aegean shores! In this episode we'll continue to talk about music in Ancient Greece where we left off at the last episode. Here we go!

Welcome to our brief visit to Ancient Egypt with the sound of the Nile River. Egypt stands out in the historical stage the way the waters of the Nile stands out in the endless desert: it is a society that has managed to cultivate a unique identity, unique belief system, highly specialized advancements in science, and their own inimitable art and writing system that is instantly recognizable to this day!

Welcome to The Horai Podcast, where we explore the intertwined stories of music and history. We’re your hosts, a historian and a musician. We hope you enjoy this brief visit to Ancient Sumer.