Whether it is folk songs, lullabies, or ballads, music has been transmitted orally for countless human generations. In the largest ever cultural transmission study on the evolution of music, an ...

The evidence presented in the research on music and evolution, beginning with Darwin himself, 1 focuses largely on music's purported ability to support "mate selection, parental care, coalition ...

Drop in on a religious service, and chances are you’ll hear music — chanting, singing, organs, maybe even drums, clapping, and dancing. But you’ll probably hear music if you’re at a birthday party too ...

Ah, Spotify Wrapped season. It’s the most humbling time of year, as you slowly come to terms with what you *actually* listen to. Maybe your taste in music isn’t as cool as you thought, maybe you’re in ...

New research has found that constraints in the way our brains work can shape the way people interact when creating music, influencing its evolution. New research has found that constraints in the way ...