What do we really know about “African music”?

What is “African music”? What jumps to mind when you hear the words “African music”? Do multilayered, syncopated drum rhythms fill your headspace? Are there non-percussion instruments? How about vocal music? Chances are, given the time, the musical picture painted by our collective minds would have striking similarities. What about those rhythms! If you’ve given […]

What we don’t always think about with meditation

Awhile back, I was hanging out with a group of friends when the conversation turned to meditation. After a few minutes of back and forth, one said they were using a meditation app that, it turned out, several other people were also using. Finally, one of my friends blurted, “I like meditating, but every time […]