The Hip-Hop Professor
When prosecutors introduce song lyrics as evidence of crime, defense lawyers call the University of Richmond's Erik Nielson, a rap expert who helps juries understand the difference between art and life.
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From ‘You’re So Vain’ to ‘I’m So Great’
Boasting is big in today’s pop hits. By Tom Jacobs Taylor Swift performs onstage during The 58th Grammy…
Another Brain Benefit of Music Lessons
They help kids develop the ability to disregard potential distractions. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: woodleywonderworks/Flickr) The term “cognitive…
Listening to Morrissey Can Put a Smile on Your Face
For many of us, listening to sad music is enjoyable—even uplifting. By Nathan Collins John Cusack as Rob…
The Academic Benefits of Music Outweigh Sports
But engaging in both activities produces even better educational outcomes, according to a new German study. By Tom…
Our Music Preferences Reflect Our Personality
Take a quiz that shows what your musical preferences say about you. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: messicanbeer/Flickr) What…
What Were Celtic Horns Doing in India 2,000 Years Ago?
A new theory suggests we could learn a lot about ancient European music from modern Indian instruments, and…
Prince Gave Us ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ — Plus a Vision of Artistic Control
Prince was a creative legend. He was also a flawed business genius.
The Psychological Mechanism That Might Explain the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Plagiarism Case
Only Jimmy Page and Robert Plant can know whether they intentionally lifted material from another artist, but research…