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Origin of Everything
Why are Patriotic Songs All the Same?
Season 2
Episode 13
Why do so many anthems and patriotic songs from across the globe sound the same? Today Danielle joins forces with Cory from 12tone and Moti from The Ling Space to find out what makes a tune suitable for patriotic songs and how those songs are translated into other languages.
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