Hearing Voices - Faith Ekienabor

“She made me remember how I used to be before I became blind.”

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Hearing Voices

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In this hour: stories of the power of sound -- and the newness we find through listening, and trusting our ears. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Stanley Alpert relies on his hearing when he is kidnapped.

Faith Ekienabor finds a brand new way to her college class.

T Dixon discovers the power of her own voice.

Anna Schuleit builds an unconventional instrument.

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13:14
The Birthday Party

by Stanley Alpert

Stanley Alpert relies on his hearing when he is kidnapped.

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07:30
My Step, My Freedom

by Faith Ekienabor

Faith Ekienabor finds a brand new way to her college class.

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10:58
Critical Crash

by T. Dixon

T Dixon discovers the power of her own voice.

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11:55
The Magnificat

by Anna Schuleit

Anna Schuleit builds an unconventional instrument.

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Hearing Voices Extras

Anna Schuleit

Anna Schuleit's sound installation at the former Northampton State Hospital.

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"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, Men's Side, Front Facade, Photo by: the artist

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"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, Front entrance, Photo by: the artist

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"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, North Side, Interior Courtyard 2, Photo by: the artist

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"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, South Side, Interior Courtyard 3, Photo by: the artist

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"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, North Side, installation shot (interior), Photo: John Klondike Koehler

Anna Schuleit

Anna Schuleit's sound installation at the former Northampton State Hospital.

Mrh 1907 Anna Schuleit Extra 3

"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, Men's Side, Front Facade, Photo by: the artist

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"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, Front entrance, Photo by: the artist

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"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, North Side, Interior Courtyard 2, Photo by: the artist

Mrh 1907 Anna Schuleit Extra 1

"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, South Side, Interior Courtyard 3, Photo by: the artist

Mrh 1907 Anna Schuleit Extra 2

"Habeas Corpus", a sound installation by Anna Schuleit Haber, at the former Northampton State Hospital (Massachusetts), November 18, 2000, North Side, installation shot (interior), Photo: John Klondike Koehler

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