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How the synthesizer became Southern
North Carolina is home to one of the oldest electronic music traditions in the world. From synthesizer builders in Asheville to Grammy-nominated musicians in Durham, the state’s small but influential scene remains healthy. But how did it come to be? This week, we go on a strange trip through the early days of electronic music in America and find out how the synthesizer became an unlikely Southern instrument. Featuring: Suzi Analogue, musicianMichelle Moog-Koussa, co-founder of the Bob Moog FoundationTony Rolando, synthesizer builder and owner of Make NoiseNick Sanborn, musician and member of Sylvan EssoLinks: You can find a transcript of the episode here.Check out more audio and video reporting from Broadside contributor Saleem Reshamwala here. We're hosting a walking tour in Durham, NC. Come join us at the kickoff event on October 29th at 6pm! Learn more and register for free here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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