Rap music has found a place in Norwegian culture
Norwegian rap music is no longer a mere copy of the American genre, according to a researcher.
View ArticleSea monsters on Svalbard in music video
A new video summarizes ten years of research and palaentological excavations.
View ArticleNorwegian fiddle music traditions in the USA die and evolve
Around 360 musicians emigrated from the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle districts to the United States. Nowadays interest extends beyond Norwegian descendants.
View ArticleDischarge or diversion? How music helps us regulate our feelings
When it comes to tackling difficult emotions with music, women fare far better than men.
View ArticleMathematician will regulate your emotions with music
A mathematical model will help users of online music services to find the music that best suits their mood.
View ArticleLo and Behold! Doctors dig Dylan
Medical researchers seem disposed to borrowing from Bob Dylan’s copious output of lyrics. This has resulted in papers with titles like “Knockin’ on pollen’s
View ArticleDo you have composer genes?
Musical creativity is at least partly inheritable according to a new study.
View ArticleWhy Jazz is so intoxicating
New research project gives a scientific explanation as to why improvised live jazz leaves such a lasting impression on its listeners.
View ArticleCash's masculine vulnerability
In this in-depth interview, researcher Eirik Askerøi talks about how he interprets the musician Johnny Cash.
View ArticleWhat is a pure tone?
Most of us can recognize when music is out of tune. Why can we hear this, and what exactly is a pure tone?
View ArticleThree tricks to singing better with children
When children sing, they’re learning language. But the right tempo and tone of voice are important factors for them to be able to sing along.
View ArticleGetting in the groove at music festivals
Festivalgoers are drawn in by the great atmosphere. But what creates that atmosphere?
View ArticleSong and music helps patients with dementia
Music therapy reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression among persons with dementia, according to a review of several studies.
View ArticleBob Dylan’s poetry has its roots in the Bible
Musician and 2016 Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan surprised many people with his evangelical Christian period. But the poet has been inspired by Christianity
View ArticlePeople are more generous to each other at festivals
Much of the festival experience doesn't really happen during the concerts, but between people themselves, in the tents, a festival researcher says.
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