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How Did the Theremin Influence Electronic Music?
Season 5
Episode 7
How did the theremin go from science fiction movie soundtracks to influencing pop and electronic music as we know it today? Linda Diaz chats with Michelle Moog-Koussa on how the theremin influenced Robert Moog and led to the invention of the first portable synthesizer. Linda also explores how the theremin works and how it is being utilized today with musician Caroline Scruggs.
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