The Rise of the Shamans
Around the world, charismatic individuals claim the ability to talk to spirits, heal illness and help crops grow. David Hendy explains why sound is central to the shaman's power.
Around the world charismatic individuals claim the ability to change the weather, heal illness and help crops grow. Professor David Hendy explains how sound - and its manipulation - is central to the shaman's power.
David introduces the eerie rituals of Siberian reindeer herders as they summon spirits, before coming closer to home to hear a mysterious singing angel high in the facade of Wells Cathedral.
30-part series made in collaboration with the British Library Sound Archive.
Producer: Matt Thompson.
A Rockethouse production for 大象传媒 Radio 4 first broadcast in 2013.
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A shamanic ritual
Duration: 01:17
Broadcasts
Fri 22 Mar 2013 13:45大象传媒 Radio 4- Fri 23 Oct 2015 14:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 24 Oct 2015 02:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 24 May 2019 14:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 25 May 2019 02:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
Noise retold by Matthew Herbert
The head of the New Radiophonic Workshop retells the Noise series using only the sounds.