A Toronto musician goes in search of the last ancient gong makers
Alexander Junior made a journey to the Philippines to find the last of the ancient gong makers.
Watch Alexander Junior make an incredible journey to the Philippines
Think of the instrument that most reminds you of your culture or the music of your childhood. And now imagine the possibility of that sound being lost forever.
Toronto-based musician Alexander Junior, member of the band DATU, is creating a completely new kind of music with an ancient instrument.
For this video produced by CBC's Stephanie Matteis, he went to the Philippines to find the last generation of gong makers.
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