How a voyage to Antarctica inspired the sounds on a French horn

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It’s not often we get to hear music written and recorded in Antarctica. But that’s what musician Kyra Sims was able to do on her French horn, while on an expedition with Antarctic scientists and researchers. She is one of only two musicians in the world who have performed on all seven continents and she speaks with Host Carolyn Beeler about the music inspired by her latest adventure.

Editor’s Note: Our on-air broadcast incorrectly stated Polar STEAM as a nonprofit organization. Polar STEAM is a US National Science Foundation-funded program facilitated by Oregon State University.