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.
May 21st, 2009
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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.
May 21st, 2009
Interview with Daniel Levitin: Part Two
In part two of the interview with Daniel Levitin, learn about his take on the purpose of music and different arguments for the evolutionary origin of music.
May 20th, 2009
Interview with Daniel Levitin: Part Three
In part three of Daniel Levitin's interview, learn about the medical implications of the research investigating the relationships between cognition and music.
May 20th, 2009
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The Music Instinct: Science and Song is a co-production of THIRTEEN for WNET.ORG and Mannes Productions Inc., in association with ARTE/France, NDR, Australian Broadcasting Corporation with the participation of YLE. Award-winning filmmaker Elena Mannes is writer, director. Narrator is Audra
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