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Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
A new report on Natufian aerophones from Eynan-Mallaha has us wondering, what’s an aerophone? It’s a bone with holes, sort of like a flute or a bird call. So are humans replicating bird sounds to catch birds or to make music? Is all this ritual or is it just hunting? All the same, really, isn't it?
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Hi, Alex here. Yes, had we been thinking we would have described the sound in more detail and included a clip of one of these things being played. Um, sorry about that. We’re pretty shambolic. Anyway, have a listen here and let us know what you think! https://www.openculture.com/2023/06/hear-a-recently-discovered-12000-year-old-flute-that-musically-mimics-the-sound-of-raptor-calls.html
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Love these broadcasts. I would have liked to hear the panels opinions on what the flutes sounded like. Would seem key (pun intended) to understanding their use.
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
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