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The audio begins with the faint, bustling echoes of the New York City subway, an atmosphere familiar to city-dwellers. Amidst the low murmur of conversation and the occasional rumbling of passing trains, a unique melody gradually emerges, a captivating fusion of field recording and kora, a traditional African string instrument. The rhythmic plucking of the kora strings reverberates through the subway tunnel, intertwining with the voices of the urban jungle. The sound is crisp and clear, indicating a high-quality recording, possibly captured on an iPhone. The acoustics of the subway tunnel amplify the rich, harmonic tones of the kora, enveloping the listener in a sonic tapestry that marries the old world with the new. Meanwhile, an unidentified voice begins to sing. The vocals are raw and powerful, echoing through the subway with an intensity that rivals the underground's usual clamor. The voice weaves in and out of the kora's melody, creating an entrancing musical
