Colin O'Donohoe of the Pangean Orchestra joins me on 850 KOA for a very atypical talk radio hour

The Pangean Orchestra, based in Phoenix, Ariz., is the first orchestra of its kind -- bringing people and instruments from all over the world together in full scale, on one stage. From the ancient Babylonian oud to the modern turntable -- violins, ukuleles, French horns and much more.

"We speak the universal language of music, sounding with a unified voice, speaking for one planet," explains Colin O'Donohoe, director of the Pangean Orchestra, who I interviewed on 850 KOA, while filling in for Rick Barber this week.

Given the vitriolic anti-immigrant climate of Arizona, Colin's effort might be seen as blindly optimistic today.

But the fusion of sound created by the orchestra should intrigue anyone who loves music and affirms music's ability to unite people and, at least temporarily, put aside religious, political and regional differences.

Check out the full hour, complete with some great recordings of the full orchestra and some solo pieces, on 850 KOA.