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The Essay Tin Pan Alleys Episodes

    Indonesia's Tin Pan Alley - Tihingan in Bali

    Ade Mardiyati visits the master gamelan makers of Tihingan village in Bali.

    Spain's Tin Pan Alley - Centro, Madrid

    Guy Hedgecoe visits the luthiers of Madrid.

    Japan's Tin Pan Alley - Ochanomizu in Tokyo

    Phoebe Amoroso reports from Ochanomizu in Tokyo, famous for shops selling electric guitars

    Türkiye's Tin Pan Alley - Galip Dede Street in Istanbul

    BBC Türkçe journalist Esra Yalcinalp visits Galip Dede Street, Istanbul's Tin Pan Alley.

    China's Tin Pan Alley - Xinjiekou Street in Beijing

    BBC Beijing Correspondent Stephen McDonell visits the music shops of Xinjiekou Street.