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When Nashville musician Amanda asked violinmaker Ray to make her a new instrument, little did she know where it would lead.
Not only did he share with her the secrets of his craft, but the two strangers soon became firm friends.
Video by Hannah Long-Higgins in Tennessee
This is part of the BBC's Crossing Divides season, which tells stories of people coming together.