Beatboxing relies solely on human voice and microphone. It is the little cousin of hip-hop, and is now growing in popularity

It can sound like musical instruments or, it can sound like nothing you have ever heard before. An emerging musical form called 'beatboxing' isn't exactly singing. But the music is created only by using a human voice and mouth, lips, tongue, nose and throat.  London played host recently to the highlight in the beatboxing calendar: an international convention at the South Bank Arts Center . The convention is an opportunity for beatboxers from around the world to meet in person and try out their skills. Catherine Drew brings us this new form of music.