From a tiny Tennessee cabin to a global legacy of music, kindness, books, and big dreams Some lives seem almost too extraordinary to fit into one story. Dolly Parton’s was one of them. Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. She […]
Singing could be one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to boost your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You don’t need the voice of a superstar to enjoy the remarkable health benefits of singing. A growing body of research shows that singing engages almost every part of the body, from your lungs and heart […]
Humans are deeply affected by certain melodies. They can evoke strong emotional responses, such as chills and thrills in listeners. And numerous studies have demonstrated that “music can decrease pain levels. Pain relief may occur by the release of endorphins or changes in catecholamine levels or as patients are distracted by memories away from their […]
Paolo Petrocelli uses music as a form of diplomacy and positive force for change. Paolo is founder and president of the Euro Mediterranean Music Academy for Peace, which promotes music education in Europe and the Middle East, and brotherhood among young multi-ethnic musicians. According to him, artists should think beyond their personal career to a higher […]
Pete Seeger died this week. That’s obviously not good news although, at the age of 94, seems natural enough. So who was Pete Seeger? According to The New York Times obituary, he was a “singer, folk-song collector and songwriter who spearheaded an American folk revival and spent a long career championing folk music as both […]
