Tripping the World Fantastic

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<p>A fascinating journey through the worlds musical cultures.<br><br></p><p>Every culture on Earth has music. Every culture thats ever existed has had it, but we dont exactly know why. Music is not like food, shelter, or having opposable thumbs. We dont need it to live, and yet we cant seem to live without it. Glenn Dixon travels the globe exploring how and why people make music. From a tour of Bob Marleys house to sitar lessons in India, he experiences music around the world and infuses the stories with the latest in brain research, genetics, and evolutionary psychology. Why does music give us chills down the backs of our necks? What exactly are the whales singing about and why does some music stick in our minds like chewing gum?</p><p>Through his adventures, Dixon uncovers the real reasons why music has such a powerful hold on us and the answers just might surprise you.</p><p></p>

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<p>Glenn Dixon has published travel articles in publications such as<i>National Geographic</i>, the<i>New York Post</i>,<i>The Walrus</i>, the<i>Globe and Mail</i>, and<i>Psychology Today</i>. He is the author of<em>Pilgrim in the Palace of Words</em> and lives in Calgary.</p>

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