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Music and Evolution: Music and the Neanderthal’s Communication

Scientist Stephen Mithen offers his theory that, while Neanderthals had no actual language, they communicated through music.

Posted: May 21st, 2009 Comments: 5 Views: 5,568

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Music and the Brain: Are Humans Wired for Music?

Oliver Sacks discusses how the human brain is wired for language and how this may apply to the human capacity for music.

Posted: May 21st, 2009 Comments: 4 Views: 6,437

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