music and culture

Pomp and Circumstance-inspired Musings

May 13, 2017
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I am fresh off the annual academic tradition of the commencement ceremony. With its academic regalia, inspirational speeches, decorated caps, air horns, and (of course) music, this event marks a concrete moment in life when one transitions into a new role—student to professional, student back to (law/medical/grad) student, student scholar to professional academic. I enjoy […]

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[PsychToday] Patriotic Music and Cultural Identity

June 30, 2016
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Stars and Stripes Forever The Star Spangled Banner God Bless the USA America the Beautiful Born in the USA Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue This Land is Your Land America God Bless America These are just a handful of the dozens of songs that instill a sense of patriotism and pride for Americans. These […]

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