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The Essay The Dawn of Music Episodes

    Clammers of Clay

    How did the invention of clay change our musical instruments? Brenna Hassett digs deeper.

    Echoes of Stone and Bone

    Brenna Hassett unearths our musical origins. Today, she's digging up some hard evidence.

    Whispers of Wood

    When did we learn to make music from plants? Brenna Hassett unearths our musical origins.

    A Secret Chord

    When did we, as a species, start to sing? Dr Brenna Hassett unearths our musical origins.