Renée Fleming, a celebrated soprano and editor of a new book on music and health, teams up with Aniruddh Patel, PhD, a leading music cognition researcher. They delve into the therapeutic benefits of music for conditions like Parkinson's and stroke recovery. The duo discusses the evolutionary roots of human musicality and the intriguing connections between music and mental health. They highlight the critical role of music therapy in enhancing cognitive functions and emotional recovery, while advocating for more integration of the arts in healthcare.
