What Makes Music Universal? | Nautilus Narrations with Emperor X

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The debate over whether music is universal has intensified, with scholars from various fields weighing in on the idea that all music shares fundamental traits. Some ethnomusicologists argue that labeling music as universal oversimplifies its cultural richness and diversity.Watch Emperor X read "What Makes Music Universal" by Kevin Berger from Nautilus Magazine and learn why the debate over the universality of music is so divisive.Chad R. Matheny is a former STEM educator and physics graduate student who performs music under the name Emperor X.You can stream and purchase his albums here, and follow him on Instagram and X. Enjoying Nautilus? ⁠Sign up to our FREE newsletter⁠ and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (X)⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, Threads⁠, and Bluesky!

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