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Zildjian cymbal company carries on a 400-year-old tradition

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A cymbal printed with the Zildjian trademark. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)
A cymbal printed with the Zildjian trademark. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

The Zildjian family has been making their famous cymbals, with a secret process for more than 400 years.

WBUR’s Andrea Shea stopped by their factory in Norwell, Massachusetts, to find out more about the oldest cymbal company in the world.

This segment aired on January 24, 2025.

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Andrea Shea Correspondent, Arts & Culture

Andrea Shea is a correspondent for WBUR's arts & culture reporter.

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