Month: May 2022

Music Through the Centuries

Music has been an integral part of civilized society for as long as mankind has existed. Its uses were many, from religious purposes to simple entertainment. It stands as a testament to the progress of mankind and its journey from the beginning of time to the present day. The earliest records of music can be…
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The Impact of Cultural Appropriation in Modern Music

Cultural appropriation has become a significant talking point in recent years, especially within the realm of modern music. The practice of borrowing or adopting elements of one culture by another is not new, but in the age of globalization and social media, its implications are more scrutinized than ever.  What is Cultural Appropriation? Cultural appropriation…
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The symphony in DNA

Nineteen years ago, in the spring of 2003, the Human Genome Project (HGP) was finished. It accounted for approximately 92% of the human genome, with the remaining 8% being part of continued research by the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium. Last month, the human genome sequence was officially declared complete— all 3 billion base pairs. The world…
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