Mixtape: Dakou

In the 1980s, Western music was virtually unknown in China, except for a select few approved by the government. In the late 1990s, Professor Ye's discovery of damaged Western music cassettes at a recycling center sparked a musical revolution. Musicians began using these scraps to create their own unique interpretations of rock and roll. This discovery transformed China's musical landscape, introducing new genres and inspiring countless artists. The "Mixtape" podcast explores this transformative period through interviews with historians, critics, and musicians. The podcast's creation involved a team of reporters, producers, and musicians, including Simon Adler, Eli Cohen, Noriko Ishigaki, and Rebecca Kanthor. The podcast's success is attributed to the contributions of these individuals and the anonymous Chinese reporter who provided invaluable assistance.