September 23, 2008

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Today on Word of Mouth, cognitive psychologist Daniel Levitin discusses how early humans adapted music and how the songs and rhythms passed down the line helped the human brain develop. We’ll also hear music writer Johann Kugelberg’s ode to the rock band t-shirts he wore while growing up in Sweden. Plus, we preview a modern dance piece that looks at religion and sexuality. And we find out what the super heroes of developmentally disabled artists look like.

(Photo by Michelle Jung)

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