The singing neanderthals : the origins of music, language, mind and body - 1. edición

In 'The Singing Neanderthals', Steven Mithen argues that musicality is an innate and ancient part of human nature, predating language and playing a crucial role in human evolution.

The book integrates evidence from archaeology, neuroscience, psychology, and musicology to explain why humans are compelled to make and hear music.

Mithen proposes that a holistic protolanguage of musical and emotive expression was a precursor to modern language and was essential for the social and emotional development of early humans.

He explores the evolutionary history of music and language, from early hominids to Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, highlighting the importance of music in human communication, social bonding, and emotional expression.