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Embark on a journey of discovery in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with Mud to Music. Led by skilled instrument-maker and musician Melissa Hyatt Foss, this immersive Instrument Demo offers a multi-sensory exploration into the transformation of mud into musical instruments. Ancient peoples of all times and latitudes have used myth, art, and music to communicate their world visions. In the Americas, we can connect with this heritage through a rich tradition of musical instruments whose forms, scales, and sounds give us a glimpse into the extraordinary cultures that created them. In this captivating presentation, participants will delve into the fascinating ways that mud has been transformed into music throughout history, experiencing the sounds of little-known instruments like whistling bottles, polyphonic flutes, and noise generators. Join us for an enlightening journey into the heart of Hispanic heritage through the magic of music and mud.