Altered States (S01E03)

Stewart journeys to Morocco to explore the intricate polyrhythms of Gnawa music and then heads to Wells Cathedral to delve into the complexities of choral polyphony. Along the way, he connects with Caroline Shaw, a collaborator of Kanye West, to discuss the influence of melody and the human voice, and meets CeCe Winans to explore the origins of Gospel music. To wrap up his adventure, Stewart experiences a gong bath in New York before visiting minimalist composer Steve Reich to uncover the mesmerizing effects of repetition in music.