Marty Snarkis

Claire Concannon, a science reporter and host from Radio New Zealand, joins psychologists Sam Murr and Marty Snarkis to explore the universal language of music. They discuss how emotional connections in songs, like lullabies and love songs, transcend cultures. Sam shares insights from the Natural History of Song project, showcasing how different cultures respond similarly to music. Meanwhile, they uncover how parental singing positively influences infants, enhancing bonding and early auditory perception, highlighting music's deep psychological significance.