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Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum
A hidden gem that highlights the life and innovations of Les Paul, the "Wizard of Waukesha."
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis Listening Lab
A legendary music collector donated his entire collection to the entire city of Memphis.
Atlanta, Georgia
OutKast Mural
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Vienna's Vegetable Orchestra Is a Feast for Your Ears
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Vienna, Austria
Vienna Beethoven Museum
A museum capturing one of the world's most famous classical composer's battle with hearing loss.
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The Many Lives of ‘Sounds of North American Frogs’
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