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September 10, 2023 22 mins
For millennia, lullabies have lulled children into slumber land. From ancient Egypt to modern day, tunes like Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and their relative importance often goes unnoticed or unappreciated.

Duration: 22:41

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Various artists and performers.

Music Credit: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Posted: September 10, 2023


HIghlights:
  • History and significance of lullabies
  • Origins and variations of the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
  • Importance of lullabies and their soothing effects on children
  • Benefits of singing lullabies to premature infants
  • Other famous lullabies and their composers
  • Therapeutic and bonding aspects of lullabies
  • Universality of lullabies in different languages and cultures
  • Unexpected discussion on adult role-playing as babies
  • Calming effects of certain frequencies in music
  • Alternative versions of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
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