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This self-taught cowbell artisan has the beat

Ulisis Santiago in his garage shop. (Maayan Silver/WUWM)
Ulisis Santiago in his garage shop. (Maayan Silver/WUWM)

Steelworker Ulisis Santiago of Wisconsin is also a musician. After a master cowbell maker died a few years ago, Santiago taught himself how to handcraft cowbells and has become internationally known for his instruments.

Maayan Silver of WUWM reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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