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science

What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by...

Staff Writer - September 30, 2020

Joshua Kumbani, University of the Witwatersrand Music has been part and parcel of humanity for a long time. Not every sound is musical, but sound...

Art

How popular culture hobbles protest movements

Staff Writer - July 22, 2020

Chauncey Maher, Dickinson College In response to the anti-racism protests that have erupted across the U.S., many Americans are saying they agree with the goals...

Art

Hip-hop is the soundtrack to Black Lives Matter protests, continuing a...

Staff Writer - July 16, 2020

Tyina Steptoe, University of Arizona The sound of Public Enemy’s 1989 song “Fight the Power” blared as face-masked protesters in Washington, D.C. broke into a...

Art

Rethinking the K-pop industry’s silence during the Black Lives Matter movement

Staff Writer - June 29, 2020

Hye Jin Lee, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism As nationwide protests against police violence and racial inequality continue in the...

Art

The 1950s queer black performers who inspired Little Richard

Staff Writer - May 19, 2020

Ben Saunders, University of Oregon Since Little Richard died on May 9, he’s been rightly celebrated as one of the most exciting and influential performers...

Education

How using music to parent can liven up everyday tasks, build...

Staff Writer - May 4, 2020

Lisa Huisman Koops, Case Western Reserve University Editor’s Note: Lisa Huisman Koops researches how parents incorporate music into everything from daily chores and routines to...