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Greenland: Why music matters
Kate Molleson explores music鈥檚 place on the world鈥檚 largest island.
Kate Molleson visits the world鈥檚 largest island to explore the role of traditional and new music for its communities today. Between the capital of Nuuk and smaller fishing town of Maniitsoq, Kate encounters drum dancers resurrecting a traditional Inuit practice which almost died out on Greenland鈥檚 west coast, discovers the political and sonic influence of the Greenlandic language on music from hymn singing to hip-hop, meets artists using their lyrics to engage with issues from the climate to the country鈥檚 deep-rooted social problems, and visits a music school offering a safe space to young people.
Producer: Andy King
(Photo: Houses in Manitsoq, Greenland)
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91热爆 World Service
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