Perhaps for this reason, such critical thinking about music is sometimes perceived as difficult. Understanding Music: Past and Present creates a roadmap from some of the earliest known origins of ...

Discover the neurological connections between music and psychosis, from shared dopamine pathways to pattern recognition systems, revealing new insights.

Jazz saxophonist Soweto Kinch introduces the music of the swing era - the main form of pop music from around 1935 to 1946. Soweto is joined in the studio by Nick Jurd (double bass) and Jonathan ...

Sampling has become a huge part of music production. However, you must choose a sample that matches other aspects of your song. Sampling has become one of the most influential strategies in modern ...

Consuming music that resonates with positivity in a person can trigger the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and relief, further activating your overall emotions and ...

In their paper, Professor Lewis and his colleagues focus on the role of music as resistance, as part of development interventions, as commodification and appropriation, and as a force that helps to ...

Toby Shippey talks about his love of Latin American music and introduces his band Salsa Celtica. They then play the track ‘Marresella’ live in the studio. The line-up includes bongo drums ...