Choral Singing Boosts Immune System Activity
A study of cancer patients, and the people who care for them, finds a mere hour of joining…
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Group Drumming Bangs Away at Anxiety and Depression
Researchers find mental-health benefits to participating in a drum circle.
More Evidence of the Psychological Benefits of Choral Singing
New research finds it fulfills deep-seated needs of bonding with a group.
The Prevailing Stereotypes of Old Age in Pop Music
The barrage of tuneful negativity may have health consequences for elderly listeners.
Why Kesha’s Court Case Matters
How confronting her alleged abuser made Kesha a workers' rights activist.
The Rise (and Fall) of the Trucker as an American Hero in Song
A history of classic trucker country, complete with playlist.
Shared Knowledge of Songs Bonds Children
Evidence suggests music plays a role in our early tendency to distinguish friend from foe.
My Big Night Out Playing With the Nightingales of Berlin
Spoiler alert: We laid down some serious tracks.