Travel the world through this one instrument shop in Berkeley

If you have ever walked into Lark in the Morning you might have heard the Sound of Danboo... The store is a combination museum for rare, international instruments, a repair shop, and a brick and mortar retail store. It also serves as a hub for lessons in everything from banjo to the sitar to the hurdygurdy.After working in tech, the current owner bought Lark in the Morning, and continues the legacy of a beloved world music instrument store. KALW’s Rachel Longan has this profile.

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