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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 44 MIN

Spotlight--Yuko Asada

from Northern Illinois University Presents: The STEAM Studio

From a piano major to a steel pan builder and tuner, Yuko Asada shares her incredible journey into the heart of this unique instrument. She discusses her current research in Trinidad and Tobago, the challenge of preserving a cultural tradition, and the fascinating intersection of craft and technology in the quest to build a better pan.

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From a piano major to a steel pan builder and tuner, Yuko Asada shares her incredible journey into the heart of this unique instrument. She discusses her current research in Trinidad and Tobago, the challenge of preserving a cultural tradition, and...

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