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Where Cultures Collide

Transcendent Music

"I find music is one of the only things that breaks down walls and borders in between cultures that have any kind of hate for each other," says Berge Sahakian. Sahakian is part of a community of music producers who are intertwining traditional music with modern, electronic beats. Director Ashley Harris takes viewers inside the world of these DJs and the L.A. dance party SBCLTR to see how traditional music, particularly an ancient Armenian instrument called the duduk, is being used by 21st century artists.  

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Zaffa
3:58
Zaffa is an Arabic wedding procession filled with music and dance.
Polynesian Tattoo
6:45
In Polynesian cultures, tattoos are an ancient custom used to signify rites of passage.
Santeria
6:50
Charles Guelperin is a santero, or priest, in the religion of Santeria.
Muay Thai
4:51
Known as the "art of eight limbs," muay thai engages fists, knees and so much more.
Transcendent Music
7:41
A community of DJ/producers are intertwining traditional music with modern.
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