Through a broader musicological, and ethnomusicological framework, a diverse music enculturation presents interesting possibilities. This in turn raises the question: Could the impact of diverse music enculturation on the brain be analogous to the important role of diverse gut bacteria the body?
Take a listen to the following playlist. Does this fall within your perception of musicality? What impact would occur if more people became familiar with this diversity of sounds present in this playlist? Is it too challenging? If so, why?
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