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 BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2013.
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A shamanic ritual
Duration: 01:17
Broadcasts
Fri 22 Mar 201313:45BBC Radio 4- Fri 23 Oct 201514:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 24 Oct 201502:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 24 May 201914:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 25 May 201902:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
Noise retold by Matthew Herbert
The head of the New Radiophonic Workshop retells the Noise series using only the sounds.
