Noted neurologist Oliver Sacks has found common ground with the pastor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church: Both men believe in the healing power of music. Sacks, the best-selling author of “Awakenings” and “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat,” was to share the church stage Saturday with the famed gospel choir as part [...]
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Dr. Oliver Sacks connects music and spirituality
June 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Music and the Golden Years
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Why is music so powerful in the “Golden Years?”
April 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Music and the Golden Years
Speaking as an almost 60 y.o., I am increasingly aware on a daily basis that music makes me happy and encouraged when I’m feeling down, it calms me when I’m feeling anxious and it brings back loads of happy memories when life seems dull and uninteresting! Why? Well, obviously a lot of it has to [...]
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