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Music and Eugenics with Alexander Cowan

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Eugenics and Music: Unveiling Historical Ties

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between eugenics and music, emphasizing the euphemistic language and violent history intertwined with racism and classism. It critiques the belief in innate musical abilities, urging a reevaluation of inclusivity in the musical community and recognizing the darker implications of these historical narratives.

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