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We sing, we dance, we groove. But are we the only musical species? | The Musical Animal

4 months ago

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We sing, we dance, we groove. But are we the only musical species? | The Musical Animal

4 months ago
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In nature, rhythm surrounds us. Does music have deeper roots than we have ever imagined? Scientists around the world are searching for evolutionary evidence of a biological basis to music.

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