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Robert Winston explores music's origins. Are we really descended from singing cavemen?

Prof Robert Winston explores the origins of music. Are we really the descendants of singing cavemen?

Professor Robert Winston looks at music with a scientist's eye in a series which seeks to fully understand our relationship with the power of sound. 

In the first programme of the series, Professor Winston explores the origins of music. Are we really the descendants of singing cavemen?

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Prof Robert Winston looks at music with a scientist's eye

Robert Winston looks at music with a scientist's eye, testing the data behind our emotions, in a series that seeks to fully understand our relationship with the power of sound

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